Carpe Diem

A Cocktail for Life

loneliness
lies within the listener –
a cuckoo’s call
(c) Chiyo-Ni

morning glories –
awakened
in the middle of a dream

(c) Chiyo-Ni


I pick up the loneliness thread …. It’s a bit sad thinking about loneliness … or? Being alone doesn’t mean loneliness. I often like to be alone. Worst is when people feel loneliness when being with other people, I think.

loneliness
travelled sadly to the heart
raindrops falling

Nobody should need to feel loneliness in a caring society. When will we get there?
So far … just a dream…
dreaming high
a struggle up the mountain
to a shrine view
To dream is crucial important, I think. And just as important is that … the dreams do not have to come true. They just are giving so much feeling-good on the way – while dreaming. To be able to dream you need a good portion of imagination and fantasy. Best spices for living life I think.
honey in mind
smooth start for fantasy – sets
pinecones rolling
Now thinking about how wonderful the coconut oil is for the skin. … Has to be another chapter …
Until then … Please have a cocktail for life ….
A Cocktail for Life!

Carpe Diem #1159 Matto, birthplace of Chiyo-Ni.


In Mist and Water Drops

The five haiku masters in Japan …. Bashō, Issa (Cup-of-tea), Buson, Chiyo-Ni and Shiki – ”the Big Five.”


It really gripped my – todays post at Carpe Diem. I almost felt I sailed up a poetry level. Felt very nice …

ah master
I read your poetry – in the water
you still are

… to be there. But however I am realistic too. I’m not there yet. But I promise – cross my heart … I’m on my way. Cause I so badly want to … I always want to be a better me. Not the best because I have passed that several times. I just want to get better and better …

eternally saved
haiku – in the mountain pediment
painted by Issa

Today I have been so inspired by poetry written by Hamish, Kristjaan and other masters. I think the way of … ”hear your voice in the water stream” …. ”birds chirping in the sound of stones” …. and I bring with me … ”the artist not to be seen in the poetry”. That last one will be difficult … I’m sure. I am also – every day – inspired by haiku by Lize Bard – and responding to them.

Hopefully – some day – I will become a better me … but as I use to say nowadays – I have time.

always take
time for haiku – writings
in mist and water drops

Writing HAIKU in Water Drops - frozen or misty.

Carpe Diem #1158 Kashiwabara,
birth-place of Kobayashi Issa.


With Love – QUEEN in Life

I saw you. In cyber. I wanted you! So very much. Said it was perfect and that you looked so smart. You answered. You looked upon me with younger eyes. Didn’t see me as ‘ an old woman’.  In a way you are right. My soul is young and so is my heart. But! My years are my treasure chest. I want every single to be counted up to date. I like my age. Actually I love my age. It’s just so perfect for me!
So is you!

black and white
in it’s most gorgeous perfect way
queen of life

I cannot wait …. I know you will arrive in a few days …

Never underestimate an old WOMAN born in June - listening to QUEEN


You suggested but I wanted …

Never underestimate an old WOMAN born in June - listening to QUEEN

To Queen store.

Carpe Diem Namasté,
The Spiritual Way #3 spiritual love based on Zen Buddhism.


The Taste of Cherry - Kissing

Kiss of Cherry

how many, many things
they bring to mind — 
cherry blossoms!
© Basho (Tr. Robert Aitken)


 Such a beautiful post Chèvrefeuille made today about Cherry Trees and Blossoms in Japan!

cherry blossoms
looking so fragile in the moonlight –
ah! the spring breeze     ©Chèvrefeuille


It’s easy to feel romantic when being among the blooming cherry trees. And nostalgic. We had in our garden where I grew up. Two trees. The large one – with bigger and black sweet berries – I used to climb to the top, where the best berries could be found.
I think I like more to be romantic now …

overwhelmed
by lovely kisses – into
cherry blossom
you took my hand first
and then my heart
 Now I long so much to spring. First I will enjoy spring in Budapest and then I will enjoy spring in Lund. And I know where to find all the cherry blossom rooms in my cities. I also look forward all the kisses …
Sky with cherry flowers

Carpe Diem #1157 Sakura,
the national pride of Japan.


Hot Bath and a Samurai

Imagine … a week with cold kitchen and cold bathroom … no warm water for a shower or bath … oh how I long for my hot bath!!!! That pump for circulation in the gas machine! I hate when things brake down! They had to order from Vienna or Germany.

But! Yes there is a but … my bedroom is warm and also my heart.

Tomorrow …. hopefully …crossing my fingers …  I can have my hot bath. I will spice up the moment with champagne and candles … then off to Bolero later in the evening. Longing so much!
I think most … after … the hot bath …

hot hot water
hugging every inch – of me
soul sailing

… now I thought of a samurai … do they know about massage … can they cut the water into swirling waves … are they good with their hands … are they only warriors or … maybe passionate lovers too … I wonder still …

Wielding the sword or the brushes – that´s the question 😉
I seem to have brushed me away into the bathtub …

Crazy Art by me - Hot Bath

Carpe Diem #1155 Sumi-e,
the Japanese Way of Painting (2).


Cherry Cherry

I will try later to make a more Look_a_like Sumi-e painting. I think the brushes are important. My brushes are too simple – the small ones. Need better quality. I can feel there is a lack in mine. Wonder what kind of hair they use in Japan?

Sumi-e brushes
playing with ink – conducting
cherry sense – cherry

Two of my brushes seems to be OK so I will give a try. But until then I made this one …
…. Cherry Cherry …

Crazy Art by me - Sumi-e try.

Carpe Diem #1154 Sumi-e,
the Japanese way of painting, Imagination introduction.


Green Tea – Ginkgo Biloba

A monk sips morning tea,
it’s quiet,

the chrysanthemum’s flowering.   © Matsuo Basho


my tea bowl
green like my tea – ginkgo
so soft and warm
Just now enjoying this lovely tea … after a dance evening … first performance I didn’t like very much. It was too odd. Too much of acrobatics, to little of dancing and more of experimental liftings and turn-arounds. And also some talking in Hungarian so I didn’t understand. No, I didn’t like Prospero. Not at all!
But the woman playing several instruments and also singing – was great!

Next is Bolero – I know I will like that one – because I love Bolero! This time Győri Balett Company. Thursday will bring this great event.

Ginkgo Biloba

Carpe Diem #1153 Raku, Japanese pottery.