Tag Archives: haibun

Ghost #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The ghost of summer Memory of laughing days Still holds its colour A small bouquet of heather sits on my desk, as fresh and bright as the day it was gathered. I always hate breaking the stems and take only … Continue reading →

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Brinkmanship #midnighthaiku

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Rising in silence Spirit of sorrow and joy Erasing the night I watch the sun rise from my doorstep. Inside, the humdrum necessities await. Outside, the small dog explores the garden with the same excitement every morning. Birds sing, the … Continue reading →

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Voleur

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Opportunist waits Poised and ready to take flight Mission accomplished The banquet is prepared. The flutter of wings heralds the arrival of my black-garbed guests. Sparrows pick at fallen crumbs, but the lion’s share will go to the jackdaws. They … Continue reading →

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White king

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Green summer slain The icy tread of winter In the ascendent A dying time beginning Holding the hope of rebirth Autumn is in the air. The sun rises through a misty veil and the trees weep withered tears.  The child … Continue reading →

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Jewels

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Fairy silhouettes Skimming through the wildflowers Against summer skies A momentary magic Gifting the eyes of a child I have never seen as many dragonflies as I have this summer. From tiny turquoise damsels that cast a jewelled haze above … Continue reading →

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Cracked #writephoto #Haibun by Ritu Bhathal

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I decided to attempt a Haibun today, goodness knows if I managed, but here goes! The earth cracks, begging for even just a drop of moisture, looking as if it is signalling the end, yet the plant grows strong, sucking … Continue reading →

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Daybreak #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Summer bathers blush Destructive purity weeps Stealing innocence Dawn brings the scent of roses to tempt me outside. Pale faces whisper good morning to the rising sun. I share the moment with an invisible blackbird. The world sleeps as the … Continue reading →

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Monsoon #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Biblical deluge Forty days and forty nights Great British summer Thunder booms, lightning scores the iron sky. Rain falls in silver rods, drowning the drainage and making rivers of roads. Within minutes, brakes cease to function and every puddle is … Continue reading →

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Gypsy

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The winds of change blow Refusal or denial Sees no horizon Field scabious…it is not a great name and harks back to the time when the plant was used to treat scabies and the bubonic plague… a tragic history for … Continue reading →

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Date #midnighthaiku

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Last minute grooming Nervous anticipation Tender amusement He arrives first, looking around, watching for her arrival. He is a disreputable, scruffy looking article, unkempt and ungainly. He reminds me of some of my sons’ teenage forays into the more regrettable … Continue reading →

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