Realization

clear blue sky
a heavy mind
misses the clouds

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Photo: The Thinker, Rodin Museum, Paris, France, c.b.w. 2003

Deep in thought, caught in the thrall of questions, answers, anxiety, and a million little details. The birds are singing, the sun shining, and a brilliant shade of blue hangs overhead. Yet, the endless circle of things to come and things undone makes the present something missed rather than embraced. Is it flawed design or perhaps something to be realized before it’s too late?

Words: senryu, c.b.w.2019

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Fantasy

roses bloom
a child’s fantasy
fills the afternoon

 

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Photo: The Lost Bow, Regents’ Park, London, c.b.w. 2011

Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2018

Lion

victoria’s lion
standing guard
head held high

 

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Photo: Lion Sculpture at Sovereign’s Entrance, Victoria Tower, London, c.b.w. 2006

Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2017

Guardian

a silent roar
guards the past
and summer leaves

 

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Photo: Guardian Lion at a Buddhist Temple, Beijing, China, c.b.w. 2005

Words: c.b.w. 2016

Heron

herons on the shore
preen feathers
look to the sun

 

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Photo: Heron Sculptures, Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, c.b.w. 2015
Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2015