May 2
. . . sumer is icumen in, lhude sing cuccu! ◠‿◠
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INTERESTING IMAGE PRELUDE
The Bird; its form and function, Gallus Domesticus, 1907
C. William Beebe American, 1877 – 1962
Beebe was an American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, explorer, and author. He is regarded as one of the founders of the field of ecology, as well as one of the early 20th century's major advocates of conservation.
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OLDIE GOLDIE
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blue tit . . .
so, your nest is close by?
OK! OK!
I see a bowed head in the blossom - enlarge the pic and see if you see it too. . .
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fiefdom-
on the crow trees
a dog pees
Help Protect Our Garden Birds Crows are very territorial and dogs too. But the roof is not the floor.
jp Good point.
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lady's smocks-
but only in places
of interest
Intriguing ku. Like a circular argument (tautology) on the surface — "of interest" because the cuckoo flowers are there; but, also a somewhat risqué double entendre?- jp
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S U N D A Y S P E C I A L
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Something—
nothingness in
motion. . .
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suddenly,
it becomes crystal clear-
woodpecker's nest
No gain without pain?
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click pic
S E E I N G I S B E L I E V I N G ?
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It's hard not to be in a place, wherever you are; because, wherever you go, you're there. However, if you always want to be somewhere else, you'll never be anywhere. Not really.
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swallowed!
a fast optical illusion
with forked tail
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M U S I C A L U D E
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A R I C T E C T U R E L U D E
SATURDAY TREAT
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It must be said that haiku walking does not need cameras. We are the camera. An observation is recorded and translated into a verbal negative (ku) which, when read (or spoken), prints out the experience again and again in our mind's eye. A moment ( or two ) of passing time is recorded and ( potentially ) playable back forever.
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Kodak moment
arranging wild flowers
the wind
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rogue hay
and flowers popping up-
windy day
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ah so, dead leaf
with shadowed holes
you have antenna
I saw this pretty pattern of what looked like natural debris. It took my eye. Then, noticed it had feelers (antenna) and realised it was a butterfly! This led to me thinking about (and noticing) the disguises and other strategic costumes that creatures (plants included) have evolved to do their business and empower their security. So, this diary entry documents that in a nutshell; hopefully evoking a similar experience in the audience. (There's butterfly shapes in the pic, also.)
jp
How does this relate to summer up here in the Northern Hemisphere?
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"On 28 March 1941, she put on her overcoat, filled its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse near her home and drowned herself." Wikipedia
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summer rain-
from room to room
the hours
Poignantly depressing without being miserable. Reminds me of the Bronte sisters and Emily Dickinson (as well as you know who).
jp
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summery look-
raining on glasses
eye of a bee!
REDACTION TEST (not "eye") . . .
summery look-
raining on glasses
I of a bee!
NOTE old idea of mine, revamped due to relentless outdoors experience here in rainy England, whilst ku walking → http://bit.ly/HaikuOW2 (ginko special)
t e r a b y t e!
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mosquito tinnitus,
or, bats in the belfry?
listen. . .
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