Tag: haiku

Poems in Comment

Over the passed few years, I’ve published several poems on my web site. Many are written in response to creative writings posted by friends, and, therein, are commonly entitled Poem in Response, or, Poem for a Friend.

However, I also oftentimes include poetry in my comments, a few examples of which I’ve cited below…

Title of Post With Link: “Her Cottage by the Sea (audio excerpt)“
Poetess: Michele Lee

On the wings of a love story that flies into emotions of an audience hungry for an honest, romantic read, your tale tantalizes and tugs at heart strings beautifully, as a hopeful pull into happiness.

Title of Post With Link: “The Poetry of Abstract Art“
Poetess: Kym Gordon Moore

Painting poetry
A haiku of seventeen
Syllables of art

Title of Post With Link: “Richland Creek“ – *
Poetess: Holly Hunter

Seeing your beautiful smile
Getting underway
Both elevates my spirits
And brightens my day

All Poems © 2023 Phil Perkins

Note: * – this poem was written for Holly Hunter, though posted in the comment section of my web site.

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Aja, by Steely Dan (1977) – see lyrics here.

Phil

May 25, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

Having read “Thirsty“, a heavenly haiku written by a lovely poetess and dear friend from the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Michele Lee, I was inspired to write this poem in response…

Stories bound in time
Cataloged between bookends
Libraries of life

© 2023 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

A Day In The Life, by The Beatles (1967) – see lyrics here.

NOTE

From May 15-20th, Michele Lee is hosting a What moves you? (blog challenge), where two participants will have “a chance to win an item from artist entrepreneur Sammi Lee’s Mintaka Collection“. Check it out!

Phil

May 14, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem

Signs of Spring

Time turns and returns
On a cycle through seasons
Mornings wet with dew

Welcoming April
Green grasses gaming to grow
Signs of spring, anew

© 2023 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

April 1, 2023

Poetry & Writing
Rocky Waters

Haiku

Water winds its way
Cascading throughout the day
Tumbling stones in play

© 2023 Phil Perkins

Prints available in my gallery.

Black Water, by The Doobie Brothers (1974) – see lyrics here.

Phil

February 10, 2023

Music, Nature, Photography, Poetry & Writing
Poem for a Friend

This haiku was inspired by a lovely woman and good friend, Annabel. She’s a professional dancer & choreographer, and also a gifted poetess. I encourage guests to visit her web site to enjoy her creative writings – thanks very much!

She dances on clouds
Melting snow from mountain peaks
Cascading beauty

☀️

© 2023 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

January 24, 2023

Poetry & Writing
Gems of Nature
Shallow water laps up onto shore, then recedes back into the lake. Eventually, small common stones become smooth. Seen here in a few inches of water along the coast of Lake Superior, this photograph might be the perfect accent piece you’ve been looking for. To see prints and other items available featuring my photography, you can visit these shops…
- Pixels
- ArtPal
- Redbubble
Haiku

Water with wrinkles
Natural beauty reflects
Gems tumbled in time

© 2022 Phil Perkins

And It Stoned Me, by Van Morrison (1970) – see lyrics here.
Phil

December 9, 2022

Nature, Photography, Poetry & Writing
Haiku
Today is the day
Put your plans into action
Time waits for no one

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Music and Design

Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
- Poetry Man – by Phoebe Snow (1974)
- Your Gold Teeth II – by Steely Dan (1975)
- Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing – by Stevie Wonder (1973)
Phil

December 7, 2022

Music, Poetry & Writing
Haiku: Time Travel

Thinking about space after reading an article (Big Bang Impossible: Galaxies that weren’t supposed to exist) outlining recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, I woke up this morning and wrote this poem…

Haiku

One stone, then again
Human lineage transcends
Astronaut sojourn

© 2022 Phil Perkins

Space Debris

You can find my original artwork on a variety of great products when you visit these shops: Redbubble, Tee Public, Pixels and Cafepress. Thank you!

Music

Space Oddity by David Bowie (1969) – see lyrics here.

Phil

November 25, 2022

Poetry & Writing, Space
Above the Clouds

Haiku

High above the clouds
Evergreens embrace the sun
Expansive nature

© 2022 Phil Perkins

Prints

View from Clingmans Dome in North Carolina – prints available here.

Song for Today

Carolina in My Mind, by James Taylor (1969) – see lyrics here.

Phil

November 11, 2022

Music, Nature, Photography, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

After reading “Maravilha” (Portuguese, meaning “The Wonderful”) by a beautiful and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, Carla Milho – wherein she conveys sentiments of love, sincerity & happiness – I was inspired to write this haiku…

Crafted with magic
Drawing two hearts together
An artist of love

© 2022 Phil Perkins

Magic Carpet Ride – by Steppenwolf (1968) – see lyrics here

Phil

October 6, 2022

Poetry & Writing
Haiku

Once more, as before
Her beauty draws pen to hand
Déjà vu haiku

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

August 13, 2022

Poetry & Writing
Abstract Compact Disks
Digital collage artwork of melting musical compact disks, with grunge effects and abstract typographic overlay. You can visit these galleries for great products:
- Redbubble
- Tee Public
Haiku

CD’s in the sun
Melting songs some sang for fun
Digitally spun

© 2022 Phil Perkins

Music and Design

Songs that I’m listening to this morning while working with photography and/or creating designs…
- These Eyes – by The Guess Who / 1968
- More Than a Feeling – by Boston / 1976
- China Cat Sunflower – by Grateful Dead / 1972
Phil

July 12, 2022

Abstract, Music, Poetry & Writing
Poem in Response

After seeing Draadklossen (Dutch language, meaning Bobbins), a creative composition by my dear friend, Inge David – she’s a wonderful photographer from Belgium who specializes in black and white, especially interesting automotive and macro captures – I was inspired to write this poem…

Haiku

Threading clear insight
Through her photographic eye
Stitching life in stills

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com

Phil

June 20, 2022

Graphics, Poetry & Writing
Haiku
```
I think I've got something!
   What is it?

A haiku.
   God bless you!

No, it's a poem.
   Have you had it long...is it contagious?
```
Like the common cold
It is nothing to sneeze at
– words may serve to heal

© 2022 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

See lyrics here → On the Road to Find Out, by Cat Stevens (1970)
Phil

April 11, 2022

Poetry & Writing
Power of Water

This photograph features cascades on the Middle Prong Little River, located in the Tremont section of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Many prints are available for your home, office, or, as a gift to give to family and/or friends, when you visit my galleries at Pixels and Redbubble. There are other items to see, also. Thanks!

Haiku

Currents in concourse
Chaotic, carving cascades
Creating contours

© 2022 Phil Perkins

Phil

February 6, 2022

Photography, Poetry & Writing