Lovely post, Kate. I have always found writing haiku (or attempting to) an escapist writing challenge. I wrote a few last winter after a particularly frosty walk in the woods; if I still have them I will share. I think the haiku is such a simple way to express the wonder of the natural world, and unlike composing formal poetry, it often feels less daunting to get 'wrong'.
Here’s one fresh from the oven this morning.
one last glance skyward
barren trees lacking in grace
missing mistletoe
Love it, Tim. Thanks!
Lovely post, Kate. I have always found writing haiku (or attempting to) an escapist writing challenge. I wrote a few last winter after a particularly frosty walk in the woods; if I still have them I will share. I think the haiku is such a simple way to express the wonder of the natural world, and unlike composing formal poetry, it often feels less daunting to get 'wrong'.
Looking forward to your talk next week!
If you can find your haiku, I would love to see one!
It will also be lovely to 'see' you on Tuesday. Thanks so much for joining me then.