Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu *Lost in the woods about Tanka*

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after the storm
raindrops carry little rainbows
from your skin to mine
invitation to explore
hidden paths of the forest

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Carpe Diem Time Glass *Silence*

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stroked by the lightning
delicate peaks of sand dunes
-silence before the storm

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Travel Theme: Energy

Love the moment and the energy of the moment will spread beyond all boundaries. /Corita Kent/

Ailsa’s Travel Theme

Carpe Diem Haiku Writing Techniques *Surprise*

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after the storm
tiptoeing through seaweed strands
-oh, a bead of amber!

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loose kimono
light blue on my shoulder blade
a butterfly

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Carpe Diem Time Glass *Rainbow*

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after the storm
still lingering in each puddle
a little rainbow

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Black & White Sunday: Beauty in the Beast

I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living. /Anaïs Nin/

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

Carpe Diem Special *Words said by Francis of Assisi (4)*

Our source of inspiration on Carpe Diem Special this week are words by Francis of Assisi:

[…] “A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” […]

Here’ s my attempt not to wander too far from the same mood and spirit:

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after storm
all cracks in the roof
filled with light

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