Mary Lee Hahn‘s #haikuforhealing has become addictive, and Saturday’s snow scattered commonplace marvels everywhere.
tattered cobweb
now a crystal tapestry
transformed by winter’s kiss
a snowy thicket
strewn with breathing boulders:
deer hunker down
a mighty hunter,
sidelined by an icy gale,
dreams of chasing mice
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These are beautiful, Catherine! There are so many stunning images –breathing boulders, winter’s transformative kiss– You have a gift for haiku!
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I love this. I love the opening; such lovely words. They grabbed me right away. Also love the humorous twist at the end. Thank you for sharing something that will get me up and going. And I agree; you have a gift for haiku! Not an easy feat to pull off.
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This really created strong images. I love how the haiku built on each other.
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I don’t envy the cold, but I do wish I could see these images in real life. Snow is a unique beauty. Lovely haiku.
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I love seeing you capture this snowy moment in just a few words.
I also love the added effect of the snowflakes falling down the page!!
I need to learn how to make that trick happen!!
Today in honor of Kathleen Tolan, I’m holding a debate today at school – Is The Giving Tree strong or weak? Wish you were at my school so you could come help. I’ll post pictures on twitter!
Have a wonderful break!
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What wonderful images to take away with me as I get ready for family celebrations. All my best to you and yours 🙂
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Oh that last haiku with accompanying photo made me truly laugh out loud.
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Simply beautiful… I especially love your cobweb–crystal tapestry–winter’s kiss! It has such a fairy-tale ring. Enjoy winter!
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Wonderful images and feelings! Thank you.
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Aw so cute and a great haiku
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So creative …. love the picture to integrate for layers of meaning!!
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I love seeing these three in a progression. So good, I can’t say which one is my favorite.
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I’ve been enjoying your haiku so much, Catherine. You truly have a gift for capturing the magic in a moment.
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