Frozen tears ~ Haiku Bones

Christine December 15th, 2009

waning light

precious winter light
submits to dark’s long shadows
retreats in inches
~~~~~

cast aside
tattered clouds torn
like old paper

Each day brings us closer to the winter Solstice which, difficult as it is to realize, marks a pivotal moment of seasonal time – the beginning of winter. Yet, with winter comes the return of more daylight for us in N. America.  For me, a kind of birth occurs in the changing season.  We cannot ignore death but the light will not be denied.  The end of the retreat is near and the return of the light approaches.

Thanks to Nancy Bea for the prompt of Wistful at Haiku Bones.

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18 Responses to “Frozen tears ~ Haiku Bones”

  1. # Barbon 15 Dec 2009 at 11:50 am

    Your Haiku and accompanying photo speak to the season’s early loss of light. I, too, await the Solstice! Your photo of light slipping over the peak is wonderful, Christine.

  2. # Nancyon 15 Dec 2009 at 12:51 pm

    Beautiful photo and beautiful words! This time of year i am very aware, like you, of every diminishing particle of light. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Haiku Bones!

  3. # Bruceon 15 Dec 2009 at 1:49 pm

    I’ve been watching the high, torn jet contrails before sunrise and after sunset to get every scrap of sunlight into my brain. Waiting for the December Solstice; wistfully, as you have so nicely painted in your photo and haiku.

  4. # Sandyon 15 Dec 2009 at 2:25 pm

    I am so ready to head the other way!
    That shot is perfect for your poems, Christine, or maybe the poems are perfect for that shot. Either way, a good combination.

  5. # Lisa at Greenbowon 15 Dec 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I think it amazing that you find the right photo to express your haiku visually. This is a real treat. I am waiting for the sun to shine again. It seems like it has been a long time since I felt a lovely warm ray.

  6. # Tumblewordson 15 Dec 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Many beautiful images. I feel each of them.

  7. # bookbabieon 15 Dec 2009 at 5:51 pm

    The words and the photo belong together:)

  8. # clairzon 16 Dec 2009 at 7:26 am

    The arrival of winter always takes me by surprise, as it feels like we’ve been there for a long time already.

  9. # Michelle Johnsonon 16 Dec 2009 at 9:12 am

    you photo makes one sit a moment in silence to reflect nature’s beauty. the words you’ve placed alongside this photo are perfect. the second haiku is my favorite. hope all is well. have a great day.

    i’ve back commented on most of your posts and am now caught back up.

  10. # Deborah Godinon 16 Dec 2009 at 1:28 pm

    A curious thing that the beginning of calendar winter is marked by the returning of the sun! It’s difficult to imagine any of it around here at the moment, with the moderate temps and nary a flake. But I suppose it’s coming…

  11. # Bharaton 17 Dec 2009 at 4:19 am

    Beautiful Shot and a nice post !

  12. # Judyon 17 Dec 2009 at 7:03 am

    The haiku are indeed wistful. I love the morning light on the mountains, though!!

  13. # April Belleon 17 Dec 2009 at 3:02 pm

    Christine, I love this: “the light will not be denied.” Sooooo awesome. Thank you for yet another heart warming haiku and beautiful pic.

  14. # Kathyon 17 Dec 2009 at 3:40 pm

    The light will not be denied! It is coming closer, closer, minute by minute, and soon it will begin to give us more of herself. Love the bones of your haiku!

  15. # Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAon 17 Dec 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Such a lovely photo. So peaceful, delicate and serene, yet strong.

    I’ve posted a sunset today

    http://www.artsquadgraphics.com/blog/2009/12/17/parking-lot-sunset/

    Come visit if you have time

  16. # storyteller at Sacred Ruminationson 18 Dec 2009 at 7:35 pm

    I’m playing catch up this evening and enjoyed each of your recent posts … especially your kitty and the accompanying poetry, but I found myself stopping by this chilly winter view because it’s in such stark contrast to my warm sunsets shared today ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

  17. # Walky Sotoon 22 Dec 2009 at 6:54 am

    To see much, consider the, slow, blurry, limited range of the eye versus the tack-sharp camera lens and sensor, and yet what wonders we can behold which no camera can capture.

  18. # sueon 23 Dec 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Your photo has captured that rosie glow of sunset so well — lovely verses.

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