On Saturday, we walked through the Hermitage of Braid, in Edinburgh:
perched on a rock
in the rushing stream -
a dipper sings.
Last time we had walked here, it had all looked very different:
woodland
changed by snow -
lost paths
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the sun
blurs behind clouds -
trees drip snow.
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birdtracks
across the snow -
gorse still blooms
winter wonders for One Deep Breath
A great set. I really like the 'lost paths' one - reminding us that nature always has the upper hand, and that paths are a man-made device that can be erased at any moment. I love all the layers in the 'trees drip snow' one too.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. The sun seems to meet her match in winter! Such challenges we face within ourselves all the time.
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ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading where you traveled. I feel like I was there. Liked "trees drip snow" a lot.
You have such a strong sense of place in your poetry. It is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou always bring the reader along with your poetry. Thanks for inviting us on your walk.
ReplyDeleteLovely! A dipper is definitely on my "must see" list!
ReplyDeletethat's and excellent set.
ReplyDeleteI quite like this last one, but they are a lovely set.
ReplyDeletesnow surely does alter the landscape - clear pictures in your words!
ReplyDeleteI love your related haiku on this one place. You provide a great sense of place and time.
ReplyDeletehi crafty,
ReplyDeleteejoyed hopping around your blog. your words are tangoble and crisp. also enjoyed the touch of europe. will return soon and often.
i just love when you are "one" with the nature around you ,, i am so like an indoor person,, and it is refreshing to at least hear about the outdoors.....
ReplyDeletejem, sandy, gel, selma, brian, polona, spacedlaw, tumblewords, paisley - thanks!
ReplyDeleteegretsnest - they're lovely birds, quite common round here.
s thomas - thanks for browsing, I look forward ot your future visits!
All lovely little stills; the kind that cause one to stop and take it all in. Peaceful.
ReplyDeleteoh the winter sounds beautiful at your end...thank you, would love to visit Edinburgh once again...been so long. If you have time for a meme, will you be able to stop by at my space and reply? Would love to hear your responses. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteyour words are so eloquent...& i am always appreciative of tidbits of knowledge about your end of the world in your poems
ReplyDeleteA lovely opening entry. Thanks for the read.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful...thank you for the links...it's always nice to visit new places...i loved reading your winter ku's...
ReplyDeleteLovely. I love "trees drip snow". that is so particular to a specific temperature with the slush sliding off. well observed and well put.
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ReplyDeleteacross the snow"
Love it!! What a great image!!
you do such a good job of this.
ReplyDeletetrees drip snow...perfect
Hi Crafty! I always love your haiku -- they create perfect miniatures of nature and wildlife with great beauty and feeling.
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