We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.
"Little Gidding"
T S Eliot

Friday, 26 August 2016

A sweet life ...

H is the next letter in the Craft Barn Alpha Dictionary challenge, and there was only one option for me - haiku; the Japanese verse form.

I've been writing my own haiku for a little while now; traditionally, these verses are about the natural world.

Now, what to write about? Hummm - could it bee ...

I decided to get the Distress Inks out and made a background, using some stencils too. Then, my favourite bee stamps.


And from one of my favourite poets - Emily Dickinson

To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee,
One clover, and a bee,
And revery.
The revery alone will do,
If bees are few.

Bee happy this Bank Holiday weekend.
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10 comments:

  1. Scrapmate28 August 2016 at 20:32

    That's bee-u-tiful sorry couldn't resist. It is a lovely haiku. I love the bee stamps you've used. Are they by Stampotique?

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  2. Julia29 August 2016 at 11:49

    A haiku, how wonderful. The artwork, the subject and the verse are all amazing. Love it.

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  3. Bleubeard and Elizabeth29 August 2016 at 23:49

    HMMM! I seem to have missed your bank holiday and your latest CB entry, too.

    I wrote ONE haiku in my life and I am so bad at it, it took me forever. I so enjoyed yours, and the bees definitely have it. You created a lovely page, beautiful illustrations, and a great haiku. What more could one ask for?

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  4. Craftyfield1 September 2016 at 19:18

    Yes... a fab page and the bees are beautiful too. How perfect to include your very own Haiku!

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  5. maggie3 September 2016 at 08:02

    A beautiful page. It evokes a stillness with only the sound of the buzzing of the bees to be heard.

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  6. hazel4 September 2016 at 16:23

    I love your beautiful page with the buzzing bees and your lovely Haiku.
    xxx Hazel.

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  7. daisy5 September 2016 at 08:11

    Gorgeous words & background. Your blog posts are always so delightful to read. Thank you for finding the time to visit my blog & for leaving your comment. It is very much appreciated.

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  8. daisy5 September 2016 at 08:11

    Gorgeous words & background. Your blog posts are always so delightful to read. Thank you for finding the time to visit my blog & for leaving your comment. It is very much appreciated.

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  9. Mickie5 September 2016 at 20:28

    Thank you for entering the Craft Barn Alpha/Dictionary Challenge. Good Luck Mickie x

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  10. Crafty Claire6 September 2016 at 18:45

    Wow I'm in awe of your poetry! The page is perfect with its warm honey tones and subtle layers. Xx

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