Carpe Diem

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

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 …

You suggested but I wanted …

To Queen store.

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

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 …

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

Green Art

green needles
bonsai keeps them all
in balance

Bonsai from Old Botanical Garden in Budapest

Carpe Diem #1156 Bonsai,
the Japanese Tree-scaping Art.

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 …

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

Hidden Secrets

‘the sound of rain’
now warmed up – exploring
hidden secrets

Carpe Diem Only The First Line #25 the sound of rain.

Only the First Line

‘the sound of rain’
I shut my window – smack
ah – the nightingale

Carpe Diem Only The First Line #25 the sound of rain.

Green Tea – Ginkgo Biloba

A monk sips morning tea,

it’s quiet,

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.

Carpe Diem #1153 Raku, Japanese pottery.

Lilac and Snow

A day without a sunrise. A day without a set. Just a day – another day – in the coldness. Hostile coldness inside. (I mean of course indoors not inside …. that English!) No flowers would like this and I don’t either.

So I made some strong coffee – really strong – south Swedish – a special kind of dark roast. And I also was in need of dark chocolate. A day like today. Has to be at least 70 % cocoa.

Wish I had some beautiful flowers …

bowing greens
long stripes to reach blossoms
all in lilac and snow

… though … glad I have my imagination for a Japanese Ikebana …

I turn the heat up. Listen to the ‘classica‘ piano concert. Glance towards my colored pencils beside. Or – in fact – they glance at me – and very insistently.

Carpe Diem #1152 Ikebana.

Life is a Pilgrimage

I have had some wonderful days now with my elder sister. I am so fortunate! Just saying! My sisters are just so wonderful. Every moment I spend with either of them or both is moments to keep in my heart. Has always been. No pilgrimage can compares to the time with sisters. My sisters.