New Found Loves: A Mingling of Photography and Haiku

Over the past few years, I have been increasingly interested in precisely capturing a moment in a single image or in the 3 line constraint of a Haiku poem.  In this post, you'll find 11 poems and corresponding images. Not all of the poems were directly inspired by the image that you see here. But, a number of the pairings were 2 reflections of a single story. The joy that I have found in the discovery of these two art forms is pure and simple. Both mediums give me the immediate satisfaction of a story well told.  

He is just too loud In the night when he sounds off Waking me again __________________________________________________________________

With mat stretched out flat Heart reaches up to the sky Yoga on the porch

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The weight feels heavy This managing of a home I am all grown up

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This bed has been full With at least one child for years Now it feels so big _____________________________________________________________

Train lumbering by River reflecting the sky West Virginia dawn

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Brilliant sky clear blue Rustling breeze stirring the air Swim lessons commence _________________________________________________________________

Two lovely travelers Moved over to the beyond Separate lives Same name

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The roll of the sea Pastel paintings in the sky Feels like coming home

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Reflect release breathe Gathering inward focus Making space for grace

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I learned long ago That fear, real or imagined Can feel the same way

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Perfection is reached Sugar butter flour and salt Baked to golden brown

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Late again today But Wednesdays are different There is no yelling

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If you feel inspired, please share your images or poems with me! I'd love to see & hear your captured moments.

With Gratitude,

Stephanie