Moonlight Haiku

Early morning flight

Darkness broken by moonlight 

floating in the clouds

White Lilacs

Green leaves border white.

Spring garden abounds with blooms

Sweet scent on the breeze

Mid-Spring beauties from the garden, these white lilacs are in full bloom and their scent is in the air. The blooms are high enough up (husband likes trimming lower branches) that I used the ladder (with said husband holding it sturdy) to get this photo.

Dancing with Transition

Dancing with Transition

Momentary, Permanent,

Feathered Wings Soar

This is the mostly completed journal page from the 40 word challenge. Die cut book page hearts in an altered book. Spray inks, 3D Paint, gel and Pitt Pens. Not sure I'm totally pleased with the haiku, but hey, this isn't rocket science, it's art so I'll let it go. :)

I really am dancing with transition... becoming a full time artist and owner of two Etsy shops (Vintage and Art) this past two weeks, rather than doing it all while also working for someone else. I'm re-learning the discipline and scheduling time for each thing I'm doing, while still allowing time to relax and enjoy my family and the summer weather.

In other news, I have started a junk mail/recycled paper journal from bits of heavier papers from the recycle bin, and masking tape. So far I have the papers taped together, and have applied a layer of gesso on the "cover". Much more coming on this project.

I'm interested to see what other artists at Paint Party Friday have worked on this week. 

Also sharing with Artists in Blogland.

Shadow Family

Spending too much at work this week, combined with a slew of appointments with son and busy Etsy shops (a good thing) left me little time to create.  Although I did fit in a bit of digital playing around... 

Shadow Family

Captured souls in silhouette. 

Do they still exist?

This is the original photograph.

Sharing with Paint Party Friday, hosted by Eva and Kristin. 

Fuchsia Blooms

Deep pink buds promise

dainty ruffles on long legs.

Simple summer joys.

These flowering fuchsia's wintered over in the garage, and were transplanted and moved to the front porch a month ago. They are blooming wonderfully with the recent warm weather. So dainty and pretty. They make me happy. 

Wandering...

De-stressing practice.

Wandering the beach. Comfort

for the ravaged soul. 

Photo taken during a recent wandering of a local beach before heading for work. 

I was upset, and did not want to go to work. I needed to resolve a few issues and really needed more time for quiet walking, listening to the waves and the gulls calling. 

I just did not have the time. Story of my life of late....

Just as I was turning to go back (so I would not be late to work), I saw this heart poking out of the sandy "rubble". It wasn't until I got home and saw the picture that I noticed other little hearts surrounding it. Although perhaps I'm just being whimsical. 

How many hearts do YOU see? 

Lupine

Lupine stand along the trail

tall and stately spires

shades of blue and lavender

calm the whirling mind

digital playing around version

Original photo was taken as I walked with my son a few weeks ago along one of the local park greenway trails. Digital painting was just playing around. Acrylic abstract painting in the works... more on that soon. 

Joining in this week with Paint Party Friday hosted by Eva and Kristin
and Rebecca's Haiku My Heart

Final HuMp DaY Haiku and New Treasures

This last Wednesday of June is my last HuMp DaY Haiku. My sincere gratitude to those who have played along, especially my online friend Gloria. I will keep writing haiku, which you'll see here frequently, and hope you do too!

Thank you for playing!

Hump Day Haiku is at its end.

Keep writing haiku!

On another note... I came across a fabulous estate sale for this book lover. A well loved home with shelves and shelves of old books. I am especially fond of old children's books and early 19th century novels.
I've been adding some of the children's books to my Vintage Shop. If you're a collector, check out these fun treasures from the 1960s:

HuMp DaY Haiku - Good News!

©2012 Helen Campbell

Now the rush is on!

How much art can I create

by mid-November?

Resurrecting a haiku from last year, as my brain is too tired this week.  My good news is that I was chosen to be part of the Allied Arts Holiday Arts Festival again this year. Yay! 

I have been creating art all along, but now it begins in earnest. I’m also considering a few other holiday weekend events, if I can get enough inventory.... O.o 

In other news, I've been busy mailing out packages from both my Art and Vintage Etsy shops the past two weeks. Added to putting in extra hours at the store with the owners out of town, I'm one pooped girl! 

Hope your week is going well! 

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. If you'd like to share a haiku, you may include it in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

 

HuMp DaY Haiku - Foxglove by the fence

Spires of bright purple

Sturdy, tall, pollen laden

Honey bees delight

I love this time of year in the garden. Foxglove and native Columbine are prolific and we sometimes even get nice weather too.  It's relaxing watching the bees busy gathering pollen. They probably wonder what that human is doing following them about the garden. :)

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 
 

HuMP DaY Haiku - Mina's Art

Hanging with the kids

Minor guise while parents gone

Comes with it's rewards

Lucky to hang with my great niece (7 1/2)  and nephew (1 1/2) Monday night while Mom and Dad were at a work dinner. We had a pizza dinner, a walk around the block and were rewarded with delightful smiles and the art Mina drew based on a picture in Carla Sonheims "Drawing Lab for Mixed Media Artists". We both love that book. I left my wacky flowers with her.

Mina's art was created by a pencil drawing outlined in black marker, and colored in with oil pastels and colored pencil. Aren't I lucky to own it?

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp DaY Haiku - Low Tide

Flower Moon low tide

Intertidal zone exposed

Treasure hunts begin

Low tide at the full May moon had me out wandering the tide flats looking for treasures. Eel grass is thick at Marine Park's low intertidal zone and the few rocks are closer to the shore line. I saw a variety of birds and these tiny starfish. Compare them to the snails which are as big as a thumb. These are all small guys; the little green one the smallest I've discovered in my various treasure hunts. 

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp DaY Haiku - Healing in Nature

"Screaming in my head... I cannot let the sound escape. It would scare the natives."

I wrote this a few months ago in my journal. When things were so crazy it kept tumbling around in my mind. 

Isn't it interesting that if you don't take care of things, they keep coming back? After all the "stuff" with my son the past several months, added to a few stressful relationships with selfish people, I'm feeling close to that again.

Even with the pouring rain, we're heading out for a overnight dose of nature in an attempt to settle my mind and work on priorities. 

taking time for me

resting in among the trees

healing in nature


P.S. I forgot to include the linky before I left to go away to nature. It's here now. :)

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp Day Haiku - My style of journaling

Journaling the good

Borrowed words reflect my view 

Focus on the joys

"I have always felt that my journal was not the place for negativity.  Some may disagree but for me, I want to focus on what is good in my life, not what isn’t.  I truly believe that giving energy to the good makes it even better, just as giving energy to the unpleasant parts of our lives only amplifies it.  Besides, at this point in my life I can look back and see that those unpleasant times were all part of growing and really the “good stuff” when all is said and done."

Quoted from  Intention by Teesha Moore. 

For years I have believed in focusing on the good in my life, and the all things that I want in and from my life.  Many years ago a wise mentor said "Where you will be in five years depends on what you read (books, articles), the people you associate with, and what you listen to (ie. inspirational CDs/podcasts/etc)."  I firmly believe that as truth.  And so I was delighted to read about Teesha's recent intention and it's result for her. 

I'd love to hear about your results from focusing on an Intention. 

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp DaY Haiku - Chula

Another week of HuMp DaY Haiku... just because it's sunny. 

Please meet my new friend

Chula, made by Gloria!

I won her May prize! 

Isn't she fabulous? I love the bright colors, and we've decided she'll be on the kitchen wall near the pantry.

I was surprised and delighted to win the May prize on Gloria's Blog Viva La Vida. Chula arrived with a few other goodies, and a nice note from Gloria.

Gloria and I have become blog friends this past year. We both participate in Paint Party Friday each week, (well, most weeks for me) and Gloria has also been a regular participant in Hump Day Haiku. I hope you check out her blog, she's always busy at creating paintings and cooking wonderful meals. 

And... I've decided to continue Hump Day Haiku for a bit to see how it goes. Play along if you wish!

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

Bleeding Hearts

Spring time favorite!

Little hearts upon a branch

attract hummingbirds.

HuMp DaY Haiku - Memories

It's five years today

Remembering her smile

Wanting one more hug

Remembering my beautiful daughter today...

And debating whether I'll continue Hump Day Haiku. While this may be the last Hump Day Haiku post,  it certainly won't be my last haiku. We'll see how it feels next week.  :)

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp DaY Haiku - Reflections

Puddles on the trail 

Sunny tulip reflections

After thoughts of rain.

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp DaY Haiku - Helpers

Scary news again

Stay focused on the helpers

Love will see us through

I adore Mr. Rogers, and had to share this quote regarding the recent "scary news". My prayers go out to those affected by the bombings in Boston. 

I'm focusing on the helpers, the caring people of this world. 

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello. 

HuMp Day Haiku - Splash of Blue

Splash of blue heralds

it's spring; so cheery among

the rain drenched garden.

I have found that creating a haiku (non rhyming poem with 5 - 7 - 5 syllables per line) feeds my soul. I especially like creating them to go with my photos and art. 

Would you like to share a haiku you have written?  

You may include a haiku in the comments, OR you may copy your blog post url (featuring a haiku) and add a link to your blog using Mr. Linky. Consider visiting other contributors blogs to see what they've created and say hello.