photograph by bob king
here the darkening trees....
bereft of shimmering leaves
done a million stars
***
here in the northern hemisphere our days are shortening.
night is a long winded bedfellow with icy feet.
winter begs reflection. slowing down.
time beside the warming fire.
all the letting go of autumn
finally complete, we
are poised for
stars.
so come, please, haiku my heart...
Didn't know how pleasant it feels to be first in something good... well enjoying the feeling to be first here today.. Haiku My Heart has indeed helped me learn to express in lesser words too..Thanks!
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | December 16, 2010 at 08:16 PM
Hi Rebecca.. Have tried to change the negative tone of the haiku.. have a look at the changed one.. your comment made me rethink.. I would love your feedback on first entry.. its a poem through a series of connecting haikus..
Posted by: Ramesh Sood | December 16, 2010 at 09:41 PM
goodnight, sleep tight, sweet dreams, and walk with me in PEACE
Posted by: deb taylor | December 16, 2010 at 09:47 PM
Gorgeous photo, gorgeous words.
Posted by: Fran aka Redondowriter | December 16, 2010 at 09:55 PM
golden one,
swirl with me...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | December 16, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Poetry and picture perfection ....
Now to do my haiku ...
Love to you Sue x
Posted by: Sue fox | December 17, 2010 at 03:48 AM
Rebecca, my first instinct was to capture a starry night in haiku this morning, but, as usual the muse had her own way by leading me to a snowy post. I love your haiku today because it collides with my first thoughts! Beautiful words and starry night picture! Blessings,
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | December 17, 2010 at 04:42 AM
I know I'm a little late in the game for the Mary haiku...but oh, well! It's almost Christmas :)
Posted by: Chrissy | December 17, 2010 at 06:29 AM
Oh, yes, these trees do look like they've been decorated with stars!
(I hope you're feeling better soon - so sorry to read that you are still feeling unwell. Praying for you...)
Posted by: Leslie | December 17, 2010 at 06:33 AM
I love your post today, although Mr Linky seems to be a little big for his boots.
All the best, Boonie
Posted by: Boonie | December 17, 2010 at 06:40 AM
Your place an altar
Where we come and gaze and sigh
Such beauty. Thank-you.
Posted by: Ms. Moon | December 17, 2010 at 06:59 AM
I'm not complaining,
snow is finally falling...
but warm here with you
x..x
Posted by: Stephanie | December 17, 2010 at 09:14 AM
You're my "Lyrical girl, living in a lyrical world." (Sorry Madonna!)
Posted by: Meri | December 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kay Dennison | December 17, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Star Light, Star Bright, I LOVE YOU!, see YOU all later tonight!!!
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | December 17, 2010 at 03:17 PM
almost~full moon peeks,
sees no snow in florida.
sends his shine instead...
Posted by: somepinkflowers | December 17, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Lovely post... Beautiful haiku and photo...
Posted by: Dianne | December 17, 2010 at 06:52 PM
It is a beautiful image and I love the idea of stars being the replacement cloak for the leaves that have fallen in November. A cloak of shimmmering stars donned in December by darkening trees. Very nice idea! I like playing with your lovely lyrical lines. Alliteration is so fun.
xoxo,
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | December 17, 2010 at 09:28 PM
P.S. no haiku today, a post for a friend instead and everyone else if they care to come by.
Noelle
Posted by: noelle | December 17, 2010 at 09:29 PM
That's just some amazing haiku -- perfect for the photo.
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 18, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Karen Gerstenberger | December 18, 2010 at 09:23 PM