Willow

                                                                          Claude Monet:  Weeping Willow

the weeping willow

bowed in worship river-side

the gods are pleased

the gods are pleased 

then why do you weep so

 these are tears of joy

linked to carpe diem; Willow

Un-scene

This fisherman is looking for love in all the wrong places this weekend.....

linked to scenic weekends

Voice of the Pine Tree

in the restless breeze

pine tree whispers of youth

among old stones

linked to carpe diem

Dandelion

my dandelions

holding the lawn together

lemon yellow suns

linked to carpe diem; Dandelion

Fly Me

chanting tribesmen

 send messages to gods

soaring on kite wings

linked to carpe diem; Kite

From the Deck

last cigarette burns slowly

I can see through smoke

a moon encircled

linked to carpe diem; Hazy Moon

Spring Lanterns

hanging brilliant

lanterns light my way
as night approaches

linked to carpe diem; Spring Lanterns

Snow Plant

linked to mandarin orange

Peasant Paddy

Quick Note:

I know that we write haiku here to express ourselves, but also for others to read and comment/critique....I have learned so much from this exercise....However, I have been disappointed as of late, here on Carpe Diem, when I read and comment on over 20 wonderful posts, and receive 2-3 comments on mine....I read every link and try to send an honest and supportive message back...Don't you?

straight rows expand 
precious green children
grow quietly 

linked to carpe diem; Paddy Fields

Gray Mist

High tide at Good Harbor Beach....

linked to nf waters

Spring's Here?

A scene seen too often this winter....

linked to scenic weekends

Blossom Haze

clearly blooming

drinking in cloud dew

a blossom haze

linked to carpe diem; Blossom Haze

Weeping Cherry

pastel tears

tell all that can hear

she weeps for love

linked to carpe diem imagination; Weeping Cherry

Deep Spring

spring will come

when she is good and ready

I have faith

I have faith
it happened last year
she is on her way

linked to carpe diem; Deep Spring

Viva La Aroma

Fragrances can be associated

 with such pleasant memories:

early morning coffee scent

means hubby is up and cooking; 

jasmine reminds me of my first visit

 with my sister in Santa Barbara;

lilacs mean spring and family

we always brought them in the house;

and the salt sea air means home...

I believe fragrances are wonderful - 

odors not so much.....

And now for the weather report...

linked to theme thurs; Fragrance

Equal Time

This morning marked the Spring equinox, but, as we had snow yesterday, and more coming tomorrow, Spring still feels far away. We did, however, change our clocks to EST recently, creating more light during the later part of the day. This haiku will have to come from memory of warmer times.

 beneath budding trees

I sway with tiny blossoms 

soft winds of green

linked to carpe diem; Spring Eqinox

HorseTail

living plant fossil

growing by my pond

horse tales to share

linked to carpe diem; Horsetail

Abib (Hebrew: Green Ears)

wet spring's bounty
 grain harvest festival days

of unleavened bread

linked to carpe diem; Green Barley

Valley Stream

racing to nuture

thirsting lands rejoice below
precious clear drink

linked to carpe diem; Valley Stream

The Din

screeching dissonance

cacophony of color

salt lick at dawn

linked to haiku heights; Cacophony 

Blossoms

I am so done with winter and snow...Therefore, in case you didn't notice, I have sprung into new 

blog colors and a new photo....Please let me know what you think.....Here's to Spring!

my eyes behold

new buds on spring trees 

 first blossoming

linked to carpe diem; First Cherry Blossom

Swallow

full sky at dusk

dart-winged flock heads east

seeking the rising sun

linked to carpe diem; Swallow

Skyscape

linked to orange u glad

Carmellia

delicate petals

pastel shades of perfection

gentle lovers  gift

linked to carpe diem; Carmellia

Serenity

 placid surface

tranquil and untroubled 

 with hidden depths

with hidden depths
I fool the masses
mask of serenity

linked to carpe diem; Serene

lighthouse

linked to nf waters

Origami

one thousand cranes hang 

folded cascading rainbow

awaiting warm breeze

linked to haiku heights; Origami

Raw Clams

 clams on the half-shell

a local treat

served by my dad 

linked to carpe diem; Cherrystone Clams

Snowy

Another snowy day at the dock...

linked to scenic weekends

Cruisin'

Incredible sunset from my cruise ship balcony....

linked to orange u glad

cats in love

midnight howling 

of romantic overtures 

and feline cuddling

linked to carpe diem; Cats in Love

Royal-Tea

queen mom and the gang

ancient figureheads we watch

living a charmed life

linked to haiku sensational; Royal

thin ice

appearance deceives
 terra firma left behind

thinly veiled threat

linked to carpe diem; Thin Ice

Dolls

never seen before  

photo of doll display

my inner child smiles

linked to carpe diem; Doll Festival

North Atlantic

linked to scenic weekends

Breeze

presence of warm breeze

a zephyr of life and love

she is home again

linked to haiku heights; Breeze

Returning Cold

it snowed last May

on spring's green sprouts

 winter returned

linked to carpe diem

                                 (enlarge please)

linked to orange u glad