haiku friday
Ineffable joy
remaining clear in my mind
treasured memories
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love,
the things you are, the things
you never want to lose.
~The Wonder Years~
I have done my best to turn around my mood since last week.
Right now, I'm itching to get out and about this weekend;
it can't come quick enough.
Despite the unfavorable weather we continue to have,
I have been a bit more motivated, which is baffling.
But I won't question it.....
In the keep on keepin' on post,
I talked about how Big Sur has been on my mind.
Along with photos of cliff-lined coasts, nothing can conjure
nostalgia of our trip quicker than an orange poppy.
They were a familiar sight along the lovely coast.
Surprisingly, I didn't get any photos of them while we were there.
Cody brought this one home for me the other day,
perfect timing - as usual.
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Big Sur Posts with Photos:
Oh, so delicious, the haiku and the picture. Love the brilliant color.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely. The photo, the haiku and all the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteKeep on keepin' on, eh?
an especially lovely first line. :)
ReplyDeleteglad things have turned around - despite the weather!!
ReplyDeleteThe pic doesn't want to apear for me, though I have tried a few times. But I think your haiku is delightful! Quite musical!
ReplyDeleteMemories we never wish to lose or fade are truely special. Your words are touching. I am glad your mood has impoved.
ReplyDeleteMemories we never wish to lose or fade are truely special. Your words are touching. I am glad your mood has impoved.
ReplyDeleteI want to visit there some day. Poppies make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this haiku. The pictures and the poem are perfect as always.
ReplyDeleteCody's a keeper, for sure ;-)
ReplyDeletehello jessica. i read back a ways to understand more about your moods, feelings and challenges of the past year. it sometimes helps to travel back in someone else's memories to get a sense of who they are through their own eyes. todays and post and the melodrama post make eminent sense..
ReplyDeletexo to you my blossoming friend
Pretty. :) I'm glad you're feeling better. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful photograph, with such vibrant colours and wonderful detail. Jess, I do hope you have a lovely weekend and that the weather is good to you. You deserve a good break!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning color for this poppy … and marvelous ‘ku! Love the quote from ‘the Wonder Years’ … glad you’re turning things around … Big Sur IS memorable indeed.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
I am glad you are feeling better and more motivated! That flower is gorgeous, sometimes a beautiful thing is all it takes.
ReplyDeletecheery color indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe way that one petal curls is so graceful and unique. It decided to not be like the rest of them, I guess. Beautiful haiku, too, and beautiful the way Cody thought of taking the flower to you. When a guy understands the language of flowers...you know you have a keeper :)
ReplyDeleteBright beautiful picture and cheerful sentiment!
ReplyDeletethat is such a bright and happy flower...one step at a time !
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo! And the poem works so well with it.
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely photo, and words, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poppy and coming from your child makes it very special!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat cpture of the yellow poppy.
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty! Nice post.
ReplyDeleteNice post and picture. What a great color!
ReplyDeleteIs this a California poppy? I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAn all 'round well written article
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