you spoke so softly
fleeting shadow crimson wall
time hushed, hearts awoke
***
one of those
moments when something
as effortless as a shadow speaks to you.
i love that. simple gestures, quiet awakenings.
a tap on the shoulder of industrious life reminding
us to live deeply.
our haiku rendezvous are
much like this, simple fleeting collections of words.
underneath, camaraderie, appreciation,
a growing sense of belonging.
thank you all for reaching out to each other
with visits, comments,
and kind regard.
come, haiku my heart....
Hi Rebecca! I love the image and your words, as usual. We seem to come from a shared aesthetic. I love that idea as a basis for community. Missed you all over the last couple of weeks!
Posted by: Deann | February 18, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Hello Rebecca,
Enjoyed your words so very much!
They are always so uplifting and feels just like the soothing comfort, of a child cradled in his mother's arm.
Happy weekend to you!!
xoxo
Nanka
Posted by: Nanka | February 18, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Lovely sentiment. Thanks.
Have a great weekend, Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | February 18, 2011 at 12:48 AM
I'm off to paint my daughter's walls this morning, though I have this pulling, anchoring after the sublime, lingering in the moments ...
I'm tearing myself away ... be back soon to bask ...
Love you Rebecca,
Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | February 18, 2011 at 04:26 AM
Thank YOU, Rebecca for bringing our Haiku thoughts together each and every week. I so look forward to reading words and thoughts that are "snapshots" of life. Your picture reminds me of an angel standing to the side perhaps speaking to a small bird on the right whose wing is but a shadow. The guardian angel seems to be saying, "Take flight, and know I am here!" Each Haiku is so special because it can bring a different message to each reader.:) Happy painting!
Posted by: Marilyn | February 18, 2011 at 05:46 AM
Rebecca, thank you for continuing to weave this fabric of friendship together each and every haiku week. your photo is stunning and words powerful. ~simple gestures, quiet awakenings and deep living~ ahhh, deep sigh
Posted by: deb taylor | February 18, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Rebecca, - the shadows that speak to us - the community we build - all moments to savor. thank you!
Posted by: tami | February 18, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Hi Rebecca, Thank you too, for sharing your heartfelt words. : )
Posted by: Grammy E | February 18, 2011 at 07:09 AM
I sometimes have a hard time figuring out beautiful photos like this, but I saw the wing of an angel right away today. Maybe read the words of an angel as well, as what you say is also a thing of beauty.
I, too, feel the goodness of everyone sharing on Friday. You brought us together and I am grateful. Thank you Rebecca.
Peace
Posted by: spadoman | February 18, 2011 at 07:11 AM
You always give such sweet reminders to live life deeply. I love our gatherings here very much. Thank you for providing this space.
Light and Love !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | February 18, 2011 at 07:32 AM
Good Morning Rebecca,
Being a student of Jungian psychology, I love the idea of a shadow speaking to anyone, particularly one's own. I realize that may not be what you were intending here;nevertheless,my friend, that is what I perceived. I love the red wall as well and the image of the angel "fleeting shadow/crimson wall." It is beautiful, soft and almost prophetic.
xoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | February 18, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Thank goodness we all hear those soft whisperings...
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | February 18, 2011 at 09:00 AM
It is the simple thing that ultimately makes such a difference.
lovely to be part of it
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | February 18, 2011 at 09:01 AM
I like the idea of a shadow speaking to me Rebecca-especially and angel shaped one! I miss haiku my heart but have not written any for ages. I love reading yours though!
Have a lovely weekend! x
Posted by: Sarah | February 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM
What beautiful prose and photo... Simply gorgeous and spiritual...
Posted by: Dianne | February 18, 2011 at 04:08 PM
An intriguing image... and the invitation to live more deeply is, of course, perfect timing.
But I've come to expect no less. ;)
Deb
Posted by: Deborah | February 18, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Hi Rebecca!
Thank you so much for this lovely opportunity to share!
I was really moved by your haiku and echoing illustration. So gentle, fragile, intimate, loving: I could express it in maybe a million words, but you conveyed it all in seventeen syllables! ♥
In posting my "haiku my heart" link, I see I inadvertently entered myself twice in a row. I apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will be able to fix it. So sorry...
Posted by: Margaret Pangert | February 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
quiet awakenings.... yes, yes, yes... everything and more of what they've all sed above.. you speak of shadow i speak of wind... as always a most wonderful circle of poetic friends as we wander weekly toward a wonderful place... thank you all..
Posted by: ms pie | February 19, 2011 at 03:06 PM
sigh...must have previewed and not posted what all I said before which I cannot remember now...so, just happy to have this to look forward to as I learn how sweet cyberspace can be. Thank you, Rebecca. crimson walls echos of cinnamon sandstone canyons carved by winds of angel wing
Posted by: Gloria Y | February 19, 2011 at 04:42 PM
rebecca only a heart that is fully awake can communicate deeply with soft shadow gestures.
How blessed we are to have you here to remind us to be more present.
xx
Posted by: gemma | February 19, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Spirtual awakenings. She is beautiful and I remember her from your previous posts. Her spirit will always live on. ::hugs::
Posted by: gloria | February 20, 2011 at 06:32 PM