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Daily Archives: October 28, 2015

Carpe Diem: Shasei

28 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by readinpleasure in Carpe Diem, Challenges, Haiku, Poetry

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Beauty, Masaoka Shiki, Moon, Nature, Shasei, stars, writing technique

On Monday night, there was a full moon. Made more glowing was the fact that we were in darkness as we had no power. Our house was bathed in an utter glitter. My third boy said ‘mummy the moon is beautiful.’ He loves animals and now am I surprised he  appreciates nature? 🙂 I could only nod, stunned at the spectacle.

The next day, I woke up at 4.30 am to get us all ready for school and work. And then I saw the reflection  in my window.  When I looked out and up, I saw them; two lone stars, one bigger, and yes twinkling, in place of the full moon. I’ve remained speechless until now. 🙂

Lone Stars

lone stars

remnants of the full moon’s

banquet

2

And this for Carpe Diem prompt, Shasei (saying it as it is)

Twinkling Stars

at break of dawn

in place of the full moon

two twinkling stars

Copyright © Celestine Nudanu
28/10/15

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Carpe Diem: First Day Of School

28 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by readinpleasure in Carpe Diem, Challenges, Haiku, Poetry

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first day, love, relatiosnhip, school, son

Done for Carpe Diem.I remember my first son’s first day of school. He cried so much I also cried as he held on to me, not wanting to stay. He cried continuously like that for a whole month. Whenever  I took him to school it was such an ordeal for both of us. Of course being my first born, I lavished him with so much attention; I did spoil him I know. 🙂 His younger brothers coped better I must add. 🙂

First Day of School (A troiku)

his first day

our tears

mingling

1

his first day

tears flow

wiping scribbling

2

our tears

flowing freely

we lick salt

3

mingling

his tears and mine

tasting love

 

Copyright © Celestine Nudanu
28/10/15

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