Ladybird Haiku

Saturday, September 30, 2006

trapped (haibun)




it has been a hectic work week. audits, crashes, appraisal interview. all the while the late september sun has been lavishly giving away all the splendors early fall can offer. but not for me and my colleagues, not this week, not this friday. late afternoon the problem is finally salved and we go home. shadows have already taken over. the sunlight lingers on top of the highest buildings for the last few moments, then fades away. it appears once more, reflecting off the wings of a departing jet. my eyes follow it south, but my thoughts wander elsewhere.

dusk
the wasp keeps tapping
on the windowpane

Friday, September 29, 2006

reflection

Thursday, September 28, 2006

return

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

ticking away

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

more to offer

Monday, September 25, 2006

encounter

Sunday, September 24, 2006


*horse chestnut (aesculus hyppocastanum)

Saturday, September 23, 2006

equinox

Thursday, September 21, 2006

lunch time


the haiku is an oldie (published last summer in the World Haiku Review) but i thought it would go well with this photo

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

going up

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

my balcony

Monday, September 18, 2006

homeward

Sunday, September 17, 2006


ok, i'm back, but dead tired from the journey. not that driving for some 450 km is so exhausting but its been raining cats and dogs most of the way. i'd like to thank everyone again for your visits during my absence, some of your comments almost made me laugh out loud (i would have hadn't i been in a public place :)). i hope to be back to normal blogging (whatever this is supposed to mean) in a day or two.
p.s.
the photo was taken this morning from the car.

Friday, September 15, 2006

cloud over the hill
the distant boat's sail
glistens in the sun

Thursday, September 14, 2006

humid night
the snoring neighbour
and the cricket's song

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

midday heat
belly button becomes
a tide pool

Sunday, September 10, 2006

overcast morning
fresh stains of squid ink
on the pier

Friday, September 08, 2006

earth shadow
passing the harvest moon
brass band plays

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

lying on the beach
in september heat
motionless
letting the sun paint
fall colours on my skin

Sunday, September 03, 2006

ladybrd haiku is taking a short break. i'm off for vacation and will most likely have no access to internet where i'm going. i'd like everyone to know i'm greatful for all your visits and feedback, and hope to see you all again some time about september 20. take care!

Saturday, September 02, 2006

Friday, September 01, 2006