Haiku Challenge Day 1/ Sensational Haiku Wednesday

The Haiku Challenge

Day 1 – February 1st – Theme: Freestyle

surface shimmering
tranquil reflected facade
troubled thoughts submerge

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts

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Sensational Haiku Wednesday
Prompt - craft

the woodworker's craft
honed to perfection for naught
redundancy rules

© by Karen

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A Kiss From *Beep (small stone 31)

sweet girl
smacks a big sloppy kiss
on my cheek
as her arms circle my neck

a sticky residue remains
to mark the spot
where love is planted

candy kisses

© by Karen @ Something Written

*Beep is my granddaughter

Today is the last for writing small stones. When I took up the challenge at the start of the month, I wasn't sure if I would be able to complete it. Well, here we are the end of the month and I am happy to say that I did!

For me this exercise has opened up a new avenue for expression. My love of photography has allowed me to capture small moments in time that have spoken to me on some level. Writing has now afforded me the chance to elaborate on many more of those moments, photographed or not.

Thanks to all who have followed me on this journey, supported me, and encouraged me along the way.

To all of those who tossed their stones in the river along side mine, I say a heartfelt Bravo! We did it!

I am participating in The River Of Stones.

by writing a small stone every day for the month of January.
A *small stone is a very short piece of writing that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment.
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Champagne (small stone 30)

sparkling effervescence
reflecting glittering light

emitting bubbles
that tingle on the tip of my nose
as I sip

another glass please, garcon
as this nectar delights me
and is sure to tickle my fancy

©Karen @Something Written

I am participating in The River Of Stones

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The Mag - 102

at confusions peak

visual cacophony

stuns senses silent

©Karen @Something Written

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A weekly challenge at Magpie Tales, The Mag
Write a poem or short vignette using the picture featured as your inspiration.

Linking to The Mag 102

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Haiku Heights "Crimson"can be found by clicking HERE

Crimson

forest floor brilliance

a glimpse of crimson glory
whimsical delight
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in crimson it screams
this warning must be heeded
poison lurks within

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts

Linking with Haiku Heights  prompt #104 - crimson

I am participating in The River Of Stones

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Sherbet Sky

brilliant hues adorn

layered sherbet clouds delight

sweetest sky candy

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts

haiku my heart Friday @ recuerda mi corazon

I am participating in The River Of Stones

January Blahs (small stone 26)

gazing through the glass

elevation of mood sinks

cold grey morning moans

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts

I am participating in The River Of Stones

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Silhouette

Haiku #1 "Twilight"

‘tis now the gloaming

branches stand in silhouette

sombre fears embraced
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Haiku #2 "MS"
synapse signals cut
lurking in shadowed contours
the beast stalks it’s prey
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Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts
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The prompt for this week's Haiku Wednesday is "silhouette". The haiku needs to be related to it, or include the actual word in it

Hooked on haiku? Visit...

 Sensational Haiku Wednesday @ You Know...That Blog?

and

  haiku my heart Friday @ recuerda mi corazon

Linking to The Poetry Pantry #84

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small stone 24

prepared for a crash

new shiny black box holds tight

memories cherished
© by Karen @ Something Written

 

 

I am participating in The River Of Stones

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My Dog Merfy (small stone 23)

pure joy has been found

snuggled within warm laundry

a dogs life content

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts

 I am participating in The River Of Stones.

by writing a small stone every day for the month of January.
A *small stone is a very short piece of writing that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment.

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The Mag - 101

gently encumbered
vulnerability shown
exposing the soul

©Karen @Something Written
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A weekly challenge at Magpie Tales, The Mag
Write a poem or short vignette using the picture featured as your inspiration.

Linking to The Mag 101

Disappointment (small stone 22)

snack attack

crunchy salty cravings
crowd out the sensibility of healthy consumption
i search the cupboards
for morsels bound to please
not to be found
disappointment reigns
© Karen

I am participating in The River Of Stones.

by writing a small stone every day for the month of January.
A *small stone is a very short piece of writing that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment.
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Abstraction

Small stone 21

rocks beneath water

a beautiful abstraction

sparkles like jewels

Text and photo © by Karen @ Something Written/Pixel Posts

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Linking to haiku my heart Friday

Linking to The River Of Stones

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Found (small stone 19)

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a small treasure found

tucked away

among the debris of what once was

shinning brightly...beckoning

longing to be remembered

and loved once again

© Karen

I am participating in The River Of Stones.

by writing a small stone every day for the month of January.
A *small stone is a very short piece of writing that precisely captures a fully-engaged moment.

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She Writes

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Welcome to "Something Written".

This blog is simply a home for my prose, poetry, and haiku... 

with an occasional photograph thrown in.

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