‘midst these gilded halls
lovers danced to strings and lutes
their dreams frail as dust
those who dream dance on
promenades of hopeful bliss
though the music ends
~kat
For TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge inspired by the photo by our host above and the prompt words: Dream & Dance.
A Haiku for TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge based on his beautiful photo of Warwick Castle below, and the prompt words, Drift & Air. I have a particular interest in this place as a descendant of William the Conquerer who, it is recorded, built the first incarnation of Warwick Castle, a structure described as a wooden motte and bailey castle, in the year 1068. William is my 35th Great Grandfather. I am descended from his marriage to Maud Athelida de Ingelrica. They had one child, a son, Sir William I “The Elder” De Peverel, Earl of Nottingham (my 34th great) and on and on down through the centuries, here I am. I hope one day to visit Europe to see some of the places my ancestors lived. I might wonder if the landscape that they gazed upon looks much different as I gaze on it today. Thanks TJ for this journey back. ❤️
memories of yore
ancestors framed, suspended
dust on air, drifting
~kat
Photo by TJ Paris
~kat
For TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge based on this photo by his photo and the prompt Words: Melody (Cackle) and Blue.
edging out rivals
can make onlookers edgy
when over the edge
weak knees and cold sweats
reveal a fear of edges
no cliffhangers here
brave trailblazers know
what lies past horizon’s edge
it’s an illusion
kat ~ 10 September 2016
For TJ’s Household Haiku Challenge, prompt word, “edge”.
photo from Pixabay.com
Giddy maidens catch
vibrant bouquets tossed by brides
hoping for love’s bliss!kat ~ 9 July 2016
like mercury colliding... 