Monthly Archives: June 2017

Tanka

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  dead satellites drifting space junk cold and distant fathers of fathers   salutations to the wild cat moon through the window my angry father shotgun in hand © Martha Magenta   Right Hand Pointing,  “Angelology” Issue 112 June 30, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Haiku in the Workplace – A Job Well Done

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  aiming for a breakthrough glass ceiling — Martha Magenta   Haiku in the Workplace, The Haiku Foundation Blog, June 29, 2017 https://www.thehaikufoundation.org/2017/06/28/haiku-in-the-workplace-a-job-well-done/  

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Haibun – Night Fright

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  Holidaying in Portugal, we came across a lake near Nisa and decided to ask at a nearby farm for permission to camp. We were greeted by a large dog, which lunged towards us snarling and pulling against its chain. … Continue reading →

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Haiku

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Martha Magenta

    ammonite my inner child tangled in kelp —Martha Magenta Lyme Regis, England UK   carried along on a tide of thought driftwood —Martha Magenta Gower Peninsula, S Wales, UK   long night moon a huddle of vagrants share … Continue reading →

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Morning

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Martha Magenta

Photo copyright Martha Magenta   Blossoms open on the arms of trees like desire moving among shimmering leaves As Helios´ rays caress the Earth´s green welcoming curves tenacious shadows tuck their chills into recesses in the rocks. Now in the … Continue reading →

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Haiku

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  spring equinox— a heron’s shadow moves into summertime rain on furrows— a seagull lowers the sky   © Martha Magenta Blithe Spirit issue 27.2 May, 2017

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Haiku in the Workplace

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  hot desking — the boss’s squash kit goes home with him — Martha Magenta Haiku in the Workplace: The Ideal Boss June 15, 2017 https://www.thehaikufoundation.org/2017/06/14/haiku-in-the-workplace-the-ideal-boss/          

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Haiku

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Martha Magenta

    lunar eclipse a rabbit thumps the hawk’s shadow   Welsh rain – a cloud of sheep on the mountain   © Martha Magenta Shamrock Haiku Journal June 11, 2017 http://shamrockhaiku.webs.com/currentissue.htm

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Haiku

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  dunnock song the newness of the world © Martha Magenta Plum Tree Tavern June 10, 2017 http://theplumtreetavern.blogspot.co.uk/

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Haiku in the Workplace: The Office Retreat

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Martha Magenta

  office snake hangs about the yoga group playing the long game — Martha Magenta Troutswirl – The Haiku Foundation Blog June 8, 2017 https://www.thehaikufoundation.org/2017/06/07/haiku-in-the-workplace-the-office-retreat/

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