Carpe Diem On The Trail With Basho Encore *falling willow leaves*

This week on the special feature “Encore” of Carpe Diem our inspiration is a haiku, written by the haiku master Matsuo Basho:

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to sweep the garden
before I leave
falling willow leaves

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I tried not to wander too far from the same mood and spirit in mine:

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empty train station-
the chestnut in my pocket
still warm from his palm

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Carpe Diem Haiku *The Amarna Letters*

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without papyrus
still writing my letter to you
in sun scorched sand

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Carpe Diem Haiku *Akhenaten*

The Wilbour Plaque, ca. 1352-1336 B.C.E, Brooklyn Museum -Akhenaten and Nefertiti /Image courtesy of Wikipedia/

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even in stone
only a single touch apart
king and his queen

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This relief somehow made me think of “Here’ s looking at you, kid”, so….

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most important things
they said to each other
without words

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Carpe Diem Haiku *Rosetta Stone*

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haiku of love
freshly imprinted on his back
by my fingernails

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Carpe Diem Haiku *Kuchinash (Jasmine)*

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lightheaded
behind jasmine vines
our first kiss

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Carpe Diem Special *Rallentanda’s “fireflies”*

Our inspiration on Carpe Diem Special this week is a haiku, written by Rallentanda:

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fireflies
torch light dancing to the
crickets chirp

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Here’ s my attempt to stay close to the same mood and spirit:

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still whirling
long after the music ends
two fireflies

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Carpe Diem Time Glass *Entwined*

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between crumpled sheets
dawn traces entwined bodies
-morning glory

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Carpe Diem Haiku *Magnolia*

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Black & White Sunday: Quiet

Sometimes words are not necessary…

Inspire and be inspired!
More about Paula and her Black & White Sunday Challenge here:

Carpe Diem Haiku *Pheasant’s Eye (Fukujusoo Flower)*

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petal by petal
he loves me, he loves me not
oh no,  wrong flower!

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Image courtesy of Google