Saturday, July 28, 2012

A haiku a day...

Vendredi
I smell marigolds:
childhood garden scents condensed,
nostalgic perfume.

Samedi
Cicada tempo,
crazy insect jazz rythyms,
bedtime serenade.

Dimanche
Butterflies play chase,
spinning circles together
for an airborn kiss.

Lundi
Mushroom stroganoff:
too much wine in the sauce makes
for a boozy meal.

Mardi
Supermarket sweep,
miles of aisles, fill the basket,
then escape Carrefour

Mercredi
A balmy evening,
the nuns keep cool with icecream,
lick, pray, shiver, lick.

Jeudi
Lined up in the heat,
spontaneous siesta,
three peas in a pod. 

x


Saturday, July 21, 2012

A haiku a day...

Vendredi
A rainbow, cobbles
glistening after the rain,
a wine bar refuge.

Samedi
An impromptu feast,
chez nous, our little flat full -
there aren't enough forks!

Dimanche
Grass underfoot, I
am happy, the cool blades stroke
my wandering toes.

Lundi
Awake, I linger
in the sofa nest we built,
our lazy cocoon.

Mardi
Old lady in red
surveys the street stroking her
pink geraniums.

Mercredi
Guitar serenade,
in the little square where we
sip aperitifs.

Jeudi
As I run, it rains,
the hot tarmac smells damp as
my warm limbs cool down.

x
 

Saturday, July 14, 2012

A haiku a day...

Vendredi
Tripod, camera,
timerswitch, a flash; the lone
photographer smiles.

Samedi
Elegant lady
in an old gold suit sweeps rose
petal confetti.

Dimanche
Quick dash to market,
gathering fruit, bread and veg,
weekly sustenance.

Lundi
My first sweetpea bloom,
soft red petal lips blowing
  a delicate kiss,

Mardi
Rows of clouds line up
filling the sky, all puff, fluff,
nothingness and rain.

Mercredi
The morning light sings
soft whispery melodies
of accomplishment.

Jeudi
We cosy ourselves
in our happy flat, watching 
crap as night draws in.

x

Sunday, July 08, 2012

A haiku a day...

Vendredi
Sparkle! Boom! Bang! Pop!
Gold worms mushroom out, explode
like fireflies dancing.

Samedi
I walk home nibbling
its crispy crust, chewy dough,
baguette on the go.

Dimanche
Snoozy afternoon,
hours dedicated to
dreaming; time goes by.

Lundi
Riverside dancer,
floats on wheels as if on air,
rollerblade ballet.

Mardi
Piles of old fabric
hide crumpled treasures, vintage
beauties to rescue.

Mercredi
Jumping we hover
mid-air as if by magic,
ridiculous fun.

Jeudi
After the monsoon
we twirl amidst puddles to
accordion songs.

x