I have also taken up the challenge of writing a poem from the ten words selected from the article:
I ended up with a sequence of haiku. I used all the words (or a variant of the words) except for "listening." I used "to hear" in its place, which is arguably different, but close enough.
children
creative
curiosity
explore
listening
nature
outdoors
relaxation
senses
stewardship
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Text:
In Nature
walk in the woods
all senses a-tingle
...so ready
curiosity
enhanced by exploration
...children defined
outdoors...
creation of creatures
from clouds
noticing stewards:
chipmunk drops an acorn
purple finch poops
late afternoon
quiet enough to hear
the quiet
relaxation...
how easily anxiety
capitulates
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What a great idea for finessing Carol's prompt, Diane! "late afternoon" is my favorite... even the picture, too, though the creatures are fetching, even the snake.
ReplyDeleteYes, even the snake! I love how it is up against green oxalis.
DeleteThanks for the nature walk through your images and haiku. I haven't written to this challenge yet, but your series inspires me.
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting to take up the challenge. This one seemed like a perfect fit for haiku.
DeleteI especially like "noticing stewards", Diane. You've taken this challenge and made it uniquely yours. Beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteWithout those hungry little creatures, there'd be no woods!
DeleteI love the sequence, Diane! This could be a wonderful picture book, if expanded! My favorite... late afternoon/quiet enough to hear/ the quiet. LOVELY. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Irene! Late afternoon is my favorite, too.
DeleteVery good, D! Jet
ReplyDeleteThanks, Janet!
DeleteDiane -- That's gorgeous...apart from the snake! Love that challenge Carol threw out and I shall play with it as well. Beautiful! -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeletePlease do play! I'm always amazed at how differently each writer approaches the words.
DeleteI love these haiku and images to go with them. They capture so much of the beauty and peace I find outside.
ReplyDeleteMost of the photos were taken just a mile or two from home. As a matter of fact, the buttercups and the sky were right outside my door. The beach is a little more distant, but not much.
Delete"Quiet enough to hear, the quiet..." Such a great phrase!
ReplyDeleteThe truth is often simply stated.
DeleteNicely done, Diane. Terrific challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tabatha! With words such as the ones on the list, it is often hard to keep a poem from tipping into didacticism.
DeleteGreat weaving of words into poems into images. Loved especially "quiet enough to hear the quiet".
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna! We live in a beautiful part of the country.
DeleteLaughter in the details, love in the silence. Great job, Diane.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Your display of haiku makes me want to try it!
ReplyDeleteWow - I love these, Diane. My favourite:
ReplyDeletelate afternoon
quiet enough to hear
the quiet
Diane, I am just getting around to reading more PF pieces when I came to yours. You did a splendid job of creating a photo essay/picture book walk through nature with the prompt I presented last week. I just captured Haiku Sequence to place in my Nature folder. The images and poetry are a wonderful walk through nature.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful progression through poetry, time and nature. I too like the stewards and the quiet - but also the way that anxiety capitulates.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of haikus Diane. They are even richer matched up with the photo images–I especially like the squirrel hanging off the edge, your "purple finch," and "late afternoon" haikus, thanks!
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