Monday, March 12, 2007

calmness


cumulus gathers
my lover's vessel
comes calmly in


words: mandy smith
photo: phill deason


a contribution to the stillness theme at One Deep Breath

note for readers: I am not a photographer, which is why I'm grateful to those like phill who send me pictures from time to time and allow me to publish them here or modify them to create haiga. I'll be pleased to hear from other photographers who might supply me with photographs I could use.

15 comments:

freelancer said...

The sea is calm before the storm !

angie said...

Soothing and still.

Bianca said...

What a relaxing haiku and view. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed the moment.

Crafty Green Poet said...

I like the fact that you use cumulus instead of just clouds. Lovely photo too.

Elspeth said...

Sounds exciting!

Anonymous said...

Such anticipation in your haiku. The words are perfect.

I would be honored to send you some pictures if you have a need.

Regina said...

There could b a whole story behind this!
Just lovely!

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful statement of patient longing. It makes me think of Widow's Walks, turrets built into sea captains' homes on the water's edge so their wives could watch them come home from on high.

Sassy Sundry said...

I love that. Thank you.

paris parfait said...

It's a fabulous poem - with a sense of anticipation and relief!

Annie said...

Your lover comes in quietly but surely he brings a storm of emotions when he does.

Jone said...

I enjoyed the images created by this haiku.

jem said...

Great. I really like the cloud gathering, as if somehow the sky is choosing to take note of human actions beneath it. A strong sense of mood in your writing.

Kalyan Panja said...

Beautiful post & the poem!

Annie Jeffries said...

Your haiga evokes feelings a relief for the safe return of a loved one.