lazily I tread
the soft grass and a summer moth
treads the soft air
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem Modern Times Haiku #2 Margaret Chula’s “following my footprints”, another great prompt from Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s Kurt Vile –
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Wow Blake what a nice response on this Modern Times Haiku episode. Great music too I didn’t know Kurt Vile, but if all his music is like this than I am now a fan of his.
Thanks, Chèvrefeuille. Yes, this whole KV album has got a gorgeous laid back vibe to it – very summery 🙂
I enjoyed this comparison – treading grass / treading air. There’s a great lazy summer feel to the haiku – and the whole post 🙂
Thanks, Jen. It was a question of heading back to the office or taking a lazy stroll across the grass in the sunshine….. tough decision, that…….. 😉
However did you decide? 😉
Beautifully done!… Best wishes. Aquileana ★🌟 ☀ ~