A haiku adventure

1/11/2022

Hello blog friends, today writer Colleen Chesebro invites aspiring poets to use a particular syllabic form - haiku. Traditionally, haiku is written about nature and that is an easy topic for me. In northern Arizona, the sights are breathtaking and every day I walk the paths into its beauty.

Now and then, I'm able to capture something extraordinary with my cell phone. The photo below is of Watson Lake, about ten miles from my home. Always beautiful, this pariticular day it was stunning.

My poem is a simple 3 - 5 - 3 syllable haiku. I hope you like it. Blessings on your day!

44 Comments

ben Alexander link

1/11/2022 11:08:30

Lovely, Gwen. Are there really storms approaching you?

<3
David [ben Alexander]

Gwen Plano

1/11/2022 14:57:10

Thank you, David. This photo was taken just before it rained. Lovely isn't it? 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

1/12/2022 05:20:01

That was my question as well, David. Very different from the stormy skies I'm accustomed to!

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 06:38:03

The skies in northern Arizona are dramatic. I'm always in awe -- rain or shine, storm or calm. Like you, I never saw anything like what I see now, and I lived on both the East and West coasts and in the Midwest. 😊

Jacquie Biggar

1/11/2022 12:37:13

I love that golden reflection on the water, Gwen, stunning!

Gwen Plano

1/11/2022 14:56:15

Thank you, Jacquie. Just about daily, I am moved by the natural beauty of this area. 😊

Colleen link

1/11/2022 12:48:16

Your haiku and photo are lovely, Gwen. That pink glow from the sun reflected on the water is really stunning. With the two together, this becomes a haiga. Is Arizona ready for moisture? I know that state had the prettiest sunsets in the winter. <3

Gwen Plano

1/11/2022 14:55:31

Thank you so much, Colleen. Last I heard, the rain and snow have notably raised the water table. Watson Lake is high again. Fingers crossed it stays that way. 😊

Roberta EAton Cheadle

1/11/2022 22:20:49

A beautiful combination of picture and words, Gwen.

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 04:51:43

Thank you so much, Robbie. 💗

Harmony Kent link

1/12/2022 04:28:40

Fantastic, Gwen! I love the photo and the Haiku 💕🙂

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 04:52:39

Thank you, Harmony. With such a scene, poetry flows. 💗

Priscilla Bettis link

1/12/2022 04:38:04

It's a lovely haiku, Gwen, and a beautiful photo!

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 04:53:43

Thank you, Priscilla. It was a lovely moment. 💗

Staci Troilo link

1/12/2022 04:48:50

Lovely poem and photo, Gwen. How wonderful to see those sites every day. Thanks for sharing.

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 04:54:33

Thank you so much, Staci. It's a blessing to witness nature in its glory. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

1/12/2022 04:51:17

Gorgeous, Gwen! I love it! xo

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 04:55:19

Thank you, dear Jill. I'm so glad you like it. 💗

CS Boyack

1/12/2022 05:04:22

Hope you weather the storm.

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 06:34:39

All is well. Thank you, Craig. 🙂

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

1/12/2022 05:21:01

The photo and the poem are perfect together!!

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 06:35:18

Thank you, Liz. I'm happy you liked it. 😊

Jan Sikes

1/12/2022 05:50:09

That is an incredible photo, Gwen! And the prose fits perfectly. Thank you for sharing!

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 06:35:53

Thank you so much, Jan. So glad you liked it. 😊

Mae Clair link

1/12/2022 06:42:29

Wow! That photograph is stunning. And the poem is a perfect accompaniment. Love it, Gwen!

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 10:58:04

Thank you so much, Mae. The area is beautiful. 💗

Selma Martin link

1/12/2022 07:43:49

That photo is lovely. And adding the pink that reflects in the water to the side of the poem gives it an added bonus. I like. Though, I cannot tell it's fixing to rain... And the haiku is marvelous. Love it. Thanks.

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 11:00:08

Thank you so much, Selma. Rain comes and goes, though now, we get snow. Always lovely. 😊

John Howell link

1/12/2022 07:52:39

A lovely photo and haiku, Gwen. You have some beautiful places to visit.

Gwen Plano

1/12/2022 11:00:52

Thank you, John. It is lovely here. The mountains and lakes -- all beautiful. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

1/12/2022 16:37:50

I love your poem, Gwen! I'm in the process of planning a road trip to Arizona for this summer. I'm discovering that there are so many beautiful places to see. I can't wait! :-)

Gwen Plano

1/13/2022 08:38:16

Thank you, Yvette. I'm excited to hear about your road trip. Who knows, maybe we'll be able to share lunch or at least tea! I'd love that. 💓

Karen Ingalls

1/13/2022 05:51:41

Beautiful photo and Haiku.

Gwen Plano

1/13/2022 08:38:43

Thank you so much, Karen. 🤗

D. Avery link

1/13/2022 22:50:48

That is an amazing photo. Good catch! An approaching storm can be quite beautiful, as your haiku and photo show.

Gwen Plano

1/16/2022 13:29:28

Thank you so much. The skies are incredible in this mountainous area. I'm forever in awe. 😊

Miriam Hurdle link

1/14/2022 11:54:55

Your photo is stunning, Gwen. That layer of moisture filtered the sun yet it still shined through to create the reflection on the water. Your poem beautifully captured that moment! Perfect!

Gwen Plano

1/16/2022 13:31:27

Thank you so much, Miriam. I'm daily amazed by the skies in northern Arizona. Often mornings and evening are colored in pink. 😊

D.L. Finn

1/14/2022 12:29:45

Gorgeous photo and words, Gwen. Yes, nature does have a way of announcing those storms.

Gwen Plano

1/16/2022 13:32:10

Thank you, Denise. These days, nature is my comfort and my inspiration. 💗

Kavya Janani. U link

1/14/2022 22:56:35

Both the photo and haiku are gorgeous.

Gwen Plano

1/16/2022 13:32:46

Thank you, Kavya. Very kind of you to say. 😊

Diana Peach link

1/15/2022 13:15:13

Wow, Gwen, that sun photo is stunning! How beautiful. And a wonderful haiku to capture the moment. Keep enjoying all the beauty around you.

Gwen Plano

1/16/2022 13:33:49

Thank you, Diana. The natural beauty of this area is pure balm to my soul. 💗

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