“It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it. “ ― John Burroughs **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: winter construction freezing rain builds rinks overnight figure skating
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Quote + Haiku (120921) WDYS # 111
“Everything is illuminated in the light of the past. It is always along the side of us…on the inside, looking out.” ― Jonathan Safran **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: Written for Sadje’s WDYS # 111 the past —twin arches casting sunbeam pearls at midday with strings attached
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“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” ― Albert Camus **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: car block heater on winds whisper cold syllables—yet cardinals still sing
Quote + Haiku (120521) Eugi’s Weekly Prompt
“When treasured moments are identified in the jungle of our personal history…we capture magic sparks from our past, arousing flashes of insight and revealing an inner flare… These may kindle enthralling emotion and fulfilling inspiration.” ― Erik Pevernagie **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: Written for Eugi’s Weekly Prompt – Notable – December 2, 2021Continue reading “Quote + Haiku (120521) Eugi’s Weekly Prompt”
Quote + Haiku (120421) WDYS # 110
“Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you all day and now the day was complete.” — Marcy DeMaree **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: Written for Sadje’s What Do You See # 110 love and time sharing the same moment in green pastures
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“In winter this town is freezing. You step out your door in the morning and the whole place looks like one of those nature specials in… the North Pole.” – Flynn Meaney **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: Wisconsin winter clings to branches frosted stir sticks mixing metaphors
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“There’s something about the holidays that makes the planet communal…as twinkling lights dot the landscape and carols fill the air. It’s an inspiring time of the year.” ― Marlo Thomas **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: twinkling bright ideas testing last year’s festive bulbs new memories bloom
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“We cannot prepare our fate, but we can stir it up.” ― Munia Khan **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: a brewing question I am out of sugar and cream even so — I stir
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“There are easy ways to bring back summer in the snowstorm.” ― André Aciman Haiku inspired by the above quote: winter storm hangs ten surfing to and fro shoveling precipitation
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“To see a World in a Grain of SandAnd a Heaven in a Wild Flower,Hold Infinity in the palm of your handAnd Eternity in an hour.” ― William Blake **** Haiku inspired by the above quote: what is real in the mind’s eye can be seen