Amsterdam canal
the boat’s rickety prow graced
by a heron
a heron’s grace
the fisherman’s nod, a smile
for tourists he sails by
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These poems are holiday snaps, really, after visiting the lovely Netherlands. And, to finish, here’s The Waterboys –
Klimt pins a tapestry
to the Amsterdam canal
mid smoke
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This poem was written following a recent visit to Amsterdam, which was lekker. And, to finish, here’s the Beta Band.
a swift dips
low to the rippling canal
by a navvy’s ghost
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem Perpetuum Mobile #2 rainbows sparkle (or movement in haiku), 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 the Specials –
the canal slicks by
still black as the sunrise and I
cross the bridge
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This poem was written in response to On The Trail With Basho Encore #9 Bridge of Morning, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s The Dubliners –
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