somewhere between
loneliness and solitude
a seagull’s cry
—MAUREEN VIRCHAU
Nice and moody. :-)
Since gulls have been a regular feature in cities for many a year, I've written a few:
down side streets –
gulls turning the sky
in and out
Alan Summers
Publication Credits:
The Disjunctive Dragonfly, a New Approach to English-Language Haiku by Richard Gilbert (Red Moon Press 2012) [Elemental Animism p80]; Haiku in English: The First Hundred Years. Ed. Jim Kacian, Allan Burns & Philip Rowland (W. W. Norton & Company 2013)
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Alan. I was definitely going for "moody" in the writing of that ku. :-) And thanks for posting your own seagull haiku. Such wonderful movement in those words.
I love the idea of attempting to pinpoint the moment when solitude ends and loneliness begins – and a seagull's cry is spot on for the sound track for such a moment! Well done, Maureen. :)
Maureen, my youngest son was starting to study haiku at school about a month ago, and I was appalled by what the English teacher was telling the class about our favoured form. So I read with him some translations of Basho, Buson and Issa, then brought him to Tinywords, and we read a number of the poems inspired by the photo prompt. Your 3 works were at the top of the page, seeming to form a poetic triptych, and as we discussed them and how they worked he was amazed and inspired by the rich allusions and subtlety of these verses. We shared a very meaningful hour or so which I will always treasure. And he returned to school with a genuine appreciation of haiku in English, and a yearning to write it himself. Such is the transformative power of your poems. Really wonderful poetry! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for all your kind words, Strider. I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful and generous post. I am extremely touched that my writing was included in providing an educational experience for your son. It is truly wonderful to know that you are teaching him the essence of haiku.
somewhere between
loneliness and solitude
a seagull’s cry
We will always wonder about this thin line between loneliness and solitude, won't we Maureen. A very subtle and evocative work. Thank you for a lovely moment.
Widać wyraźnie że Twoje życie oparte jet na ciągłym oszukiwaniu innych, twoja głupota nie ma granic a gdyby umiała fruwać to latałbyś jak gołębica. Kiedy tylko wspominałem o sile rynku to zawsze mówiłem wyraźnie że nie widzę możliwości aby zachód spadał a my nie natomiast spadek na zachodzie -3 a u nas np tylko -1.5 to zawsze jest możliwe. Z reszta po co Ci to tłumaczyc jak Ty wiesz lepiej i swoimi szarymi komórkami tłumaczysz sobie wszystko na swój język.
Rufus II: "About a Million Barrels/Day of Biofuels (Ethanol, and Biodiesel) came online from 2005 to the present."According to the Energy Information Administration, biofuels in 2010 accounted for 1.2% of total U.S. energy consumption. Biofuels are a meaningless blip.All renewable energy sources – including biofuels, wind, solar, and hydroelectric – made up 8.0% of total U.S. energy consumption. Here's an interesting comparison:Share of U.S. energy consumption1981-1985nuclear……….4.5%fossil fuels….87.3%renewables…….8.2%2005-2010nuclear……….8.5%fossil fuels….84.1%renewables…….7.4%Source:
Nu mi-am propus niciodata sa le gestionez. Ele fac parte din felul meu de a fi. Pot fi si punctual, dar si flexibil. Si inmiresmat, dar si inodor. :)) Imi place sa ma pliez pe pesonanitatea oamenilor si sa iau de la ei atat cat am nevoie, dand la schimb pe masura. Si nimic nu mi se pare prea mult, prea fierbinte sau prea tare.Bunatatea se naste din suferinta, iar frumusetea din noroi. Apa fierbinte descatuseaza miresma boabelor de cafea. Totul se transforma.
September 15th, 2014 at 8:17 am
alone on the beach
the gulls swoop down
looking
A visual inspired by your haiku
September 15th, 2014 at 11:27 am
Thank you for sharing your own gull haiku, Ron. It definitely lingers. I imagine them looking for picnic leftovers. So glad you were inspired. :-)
September 15th, 2014 at 8:54 am
somewhere between
loneliness and solitude
a seagull’s cry
—MAUREEN VIRCHAU
Nice and moody. :-)
Since gulls have been a regular feature in cities for many a year, I've written a few:
down side streets –
gulls turning the sky
in and out
Alan Summers
Publication Credits:
The Disjunctive Dragonfly, a New Approach to English-Language Haiku by Richard Gilbert (Red Moon Press 2012) [Elemental Animism p80]; Haiku in English: The First Hundred Years. Ed. Jim Kacian, Allan Burns & Philip Rowland (W. W. Norton & Company 2013)
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September 15th, 2014 at 11:09 am
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, Alan. I was definitely going for "moody" in the writing of that ku. :-) And thanks for posting your own seagull haiku. Such wonderful movement in those words.
With gratitude,
Maureen
September 15th, 2014 at 11:53 am
through a fist
and a mouthful of chips
orange feet
September 16th, 2014 at 1:48 am
I love the idea of attempting to pinpoint the moment when solitude ends and loneliness begins – and a seagull's cry is spot on for the sound track for such a moment! Well done, Maureen. :)
marion
September 16th, 2014 at 4:43 am
Thank you so much for your kind words, Marion. And thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your keen insight. :-)
September 16th, 2014 at 3:42 am
early fall
one seagull
on the piling
in higher waters
of Lake Michigan
September 16th, 2014 at 7:24 am
I love the mood here. So well captured!
September 16th, 2014 at 8:43 am
Thank you very much, Gisele. I am so glad you enjoy it. :-)
September 16th, 2014 at 2:30 pm
Haunting!
September 16th, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Thank you very much. So glad you enjoy it. :-)
September 16th, 2014 at 2:34 pm
Maureen, my youngest son was starting to study haiku at school about a month ago, and I was appalled by what the English teacher was telling the class about our favoured form. So I read with him some translations of Basho, Buson and Issa, then brought him to Tinywords, and we read a number of the poems inspired by the photo prompt. Your 3 works were at the top of the page, seeming to form a poetic triptych, and as we discussed them and how they worked he was amazed and inspired by the rich allusions and subtlety of these verses. We shared a very meaningful hour or so which I will always treasure. And he returned to school with a genuine appreciation of haiku in English, and a yearning to write it himself. Such is the transformative power of your poems. Really wonderful poetry! Thanks for sharing.
Strider
September 16th, 2014 at 9:21 pm
Thank you so much for all your kind words, Strider. I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful and generous post. I am extremely touched that my writing was included in providing an educational experience for your son. It is truly wonderful to know that you are teaching him the essence of haiku.
With gratitude,
Maureen
September 18th, 2014 at 12:48 pm
somewhere between
loneliness and solitude
a seagull’s cry
We will always wonder about this thin line between loneliness and solitude, won't we Maureen. A very subtle and evocative work. Thank you for a lovely moment.
September 18th, 2014 at 10:03 pm
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Paresh. I sincerely appreciate your insight. I am so glad you enjoy it, and you're very welcome. :-)
September 27th, 2014 at 5:14 am
As though loneliness breaks into the silence of solitude. Wonderful – perfectly captures this moment.
September 30th, 2014 at 12:11 pm
Thank you so much, Barbara. I sincerely appreciate your kind words, as well as your wonderful insight. Wishing you peace. ~Maureen
October 6th, 2014 at 3:31 am
cat and her kittens
abandoned in a trashcan
someone had more important things to do
May 27th, 2016 at 4:31 am
More posts of this quyilta. Not the usual c***, please
July 8th, 2016 at 6:48 am
Widać wyraźnie że Twoje życie oparte jet na ciągłym oszukiwaniu innych, twoja głupota nie ma granic a gdyby umiała fruwać to latałbyś jak gołębica. Kiedy tylko wspominałem o sile rynku to zawsze mówiłem wyraźnie że nie widzę możliwości aby zachód spadał a my nie natomiast spadek na zachodzie -3 a u nas np tylko -1.5 to zawsze jest możliwe. Z reszta po co Ci to tłumaczyc jak Ty wiesz lepiej i swoimi szarymi komórkami tłumaczysz sobie wszystko na swój język.
October 10th, 2016 at 10:56 pm
Rufus II: "About a Million Barrels/Day of Biofuels (Ethanol, and Biodiesel) came online from 2005 to the present."According to the Energy Information Administration, biofuels in 2010 accounted for 1.2% of total U.S. energy consumption. Biofuels are a meaningless blip.All renewable energy sources – including biofuels, wind, solar, and hydroelectric – made up 8.0% of total U.S. energy consumption. Here's an interesting comparison:Share of U.S. energy consumption1981-1985nuclear……….4.5%fossil fuels….87.3%renewables…….8.2%2005-2010nuclear……….8.5%fossil fuels….84.1%renewables…….7.4%Source:
November 4th, 2016 at 11:53 pm
Nu mi-am propus niciodata sa le gestionez. Ele fac parte din felul meu de a fi. Pot fi si punctual, dar si flexibil. Si inmiresmat, dar si inodor. :)) Imi place sa ma pliez pe pesonanitatea oamenilor si sa iau de la ei atat cat am nevoie, dand la schimb pe masura. Si nimic nu mi se pare prea mult, prea fierbinte sau prea tare.Bunatatea se naste din suferinta, iar frumusetea din noroi. Apa fierbinte descatuseaza miresma boabelor de cafea. Totul se transforma.
April 23rd, 2017 at 2:26 am
somewhere between
loneliness and solitude
a seagull’s cry
A brilliant haiku, Maureen.