Diamond dusted snow
Prism crystals in moonlight
He kneels with her ring
Haiku was inspired by the beautiful photography of Sandra Johnson https://intothelightadventures.com/science-of-snow-sparkles/
Haiku #12
Diamond dusted snow
Prism crystals in moonlight
He kneels with her ring
Haiku was inspired by the beautiful photography of Sandra Johnson https://intothelightadventures.com/science-of-snow-sparkles/
THE WOUND THAT HEALS 
Out of a fairy tale…
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I agree – I imagine a fairy princess!
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Marina and Rebecca, this didn’t even occur to me! I thought it was perhaps too romantic but never related it to fairy tales.Your comments make it magical, and that delights me to no end! Hugs plus hugs 🙂
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🤗
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A simpler story of once upon a time. We still believe in that power of promise. 😉
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Yes, we do! 🤗
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Last line surprised me!
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Thank you, Becky. Surprise is one of the elements I remember from reading haiku which really appealed to me. Well that and humor. Surprise is perhaps related to the concept or element of a ‘cut’ which I’m still learning about. So much in this deceptively simple form of poetry.
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I think the shorter a written work is the more challenging it is to write. Every single word is so important!
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So true, Becky, and you must realize this being yourself a published author of short form fiction and non-fiction. I love the process of finding the right words. It’s like a treasure hunt. 🙂
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It is, and that’s a wonderful way to describe the process!
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The last line surprised me, too!
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Anticipation.
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Thanks, Tim, you just reminded me! This is another element of the form which can be subtle or overt. Of course the man on his knees is definitely suspended for that moment in time. Well that and probably frozen. 🙂
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Hopefully his knees didn’t stick to the icy ground.
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Let’s hope she said, “Yes!” quickly. 😁
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I’m waiting with eager anticipation to find out.
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Where do you suppose all the children in the other haiku came from? 😉
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These days? No matrimony necessary to have kids. Actually, some people take offense at the assumption they live in matrimony.
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I just write them, Tim. You’re free to interpret and imagine whatever ending you choose. 😊
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😀
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Perfect combination!
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful Mary, thank you very much. 😊💕
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Well thank YOU, Sandra. Your photography brings me joy every weekday morning!
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I like it … especially with the last line taking me in a direction I didn’t anticipate.
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Thanks, Frank! It’s one of the enjoyable moments of reading some haiku.
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A marriage proposal? Very effective example of a final line coming out of the blue (which sort of looks like the color of the snow in that striking photo). And the poem’s first two lines contain great imagery and use of language, Mary Jo.
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On second thought, the word “diamond” in the first line portends things a bit… 🙂
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Thank you for your comments, Dave! When you address the technical elements of my poems, I actually feel I could be a poet. It was the diamond like snow crystals of Sandra’s blog and photos which inspired this haiku, as well as the last line in its entirety seconds before posting a previous version. Writing is like that sometimes as you know 🙂
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Well, you ARE a poet. And I hear you about last-minute revisions; wonderful when that inspiration happens!
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😊
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You have wonderful surprises for us, Mary Jo, with your gift of words. Poignant and life-affirming!
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Like you and others here, I love words and their power to be just that…life affirming. Thank you for your constant encouragement and support…and your own wonderful blogs which feature photography, videos, and tons of excellent writing doing the same for me. Hugs, hugs, hugs!
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I love how the pictures emphasize the magic of the last line. Love is shining in all its glory🥰
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Thank you, Astrid! And I love that love is your featured topic this month. Well most of the time really. 🥰
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Glad to hear, Mary 😊 Love is the fuel that keeps me afloat to Spring here in Canada.
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Lovely poem. Don’t you just love snow when it glistens in the light?
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Thank you, Peggy! I really do love this, and the photos capture it brilliantly. Sandra took hers in early morning light, but it also reminded me of moonlit snow. 🙂
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Yes, I could see that picture being taken in moonlight as well as morning light.
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I love this haiku!! And what a sparkly photo to dazzle us with. I am really enjoying this haiku series. I hope it continues!
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Thank you so much, Liz! I’m learning as I go and hope to exercise even more traditional elements of haiku. I’ll keep going but also look forward to your own poetry. It has a sacred or reverent quality which I enjoy and appreciate.
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You’re welcome, Mary Jo. Thank you for your kind words about my poetry. I just had a tanka accepted for an anthology of postcard poetry, so I’m excited about that! I really enjoy postcard poetry, so I’m looking forward to reading the anthology.
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Congratulations, Liz!! Now I’ve got to investigate the term, “postcard poetry,” in more depth, for on the surface it appears to relate only to the size of the poems. I suspect Rebecca is doing likewise. 🙂
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Beautiful haiku! So nice that you were inspired by photographs. And snow really does look like diamonds on cold sunny days, very pretty!
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Thank you, Elisabeth! Even the harshest weather has at least one beautiful aspect to appreciate. Especially when we’re wrapped up warm and cozy indoors. 🙂
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I feel like I’m walking on holy ground. =)
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This is high praise indeed, which humbles me. Creativity, which often springs from forgotten places, can sometimes demonstrate that “Congruence” you wrote about so wonderfully in your blog post today.
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With half the penetrative power of your keen mind, all dark paths would cease to exist, but a dazzling beauty of stars would adorn the palace hallways, each chamber an open sphere without doors.
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Now that’s poetry! Whatever gift I attempt to share comes from “The Father of heavenly lights…” ☺️
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James says a lot about the core of fellowship, by which we have congruence. Some of the most profound ideas remain simple and graspable for all to behold should they extend their selves.
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Pure magic, Mary Jo … and there couldn’t be a more romantic setting! 😀
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I really appreciate your comment, Annika. Thank you!
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So beautiful!
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Linda, I’m delighted that you enjoyed it!
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