flash of golden koi
gone from the backyard pond--
marauding egret
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My haiku mania continues with National Poetry Month. The photo was edited using something called "oil paint" to, well, make it look painted instead of shot. I took it at a lake I frequent. The haiku is based on a real event when my father's koi all went missing overnight.
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Onward to links. If you have an hour to spare, I highly recommend the video of a webcast for librarians that Scholastic Books made of their 2010 releases. What I found fascinating as a writer was listening to the pitches these editors made for the books. That's the passion we're all hoping for. Here's the Scholastic link.
Onward to links. If you have an hour to spare, I highly recommend the video of a webcast for librarians that Scholastic Books made of their 2010 releases. What I found fascinating as a writer was listening to the pitches these editors made for the books. That's the passion we're all hoping for. Here's the Scholastic link.
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I keep getting the blog love
, for which I am grateful. I've met so many wonderful writers in the world of Blog. Shannon O'Donnell at Book Dreaming gave me the Creative Writer Award. I'd sure like to believe I deserve it. And I wouldn't mind trying to write with a quill. Wouldn't that be a different way to create? It would be slower and you'd probably sweat to make the handwriting neat. No messy blotches or cross-outs. Um, on second thought, I sing the praises of the world of Tech. Never thought I'd really say that.
, for which I am grateful. I've met so many wonderful writers in the world of Blog. Shannon O'Donnell at Book Dreaming gave me the Creative Writer Award. I'd sure like to believe I deserve it. And I wouldn't mind trying to write with a quill. Wouldn't that be a different way to create? It would be slower and you'd probably sweat to make the handwriting neat. No messy blotches or cross-outs. Um, on second thought, I sing the praises of the world of Tech. Never thought I'd really say that.I also got two repeat awards but huge thanks for thinking of me to Carolina Valdez Miller and VR Barkowski. If you don't read these three bloggers you are missing out, believe me.
33 comments:
As always, I love your pictures, and your words.
Love the post, but what I know for sure is that NOBODY want to hear my poetry. I'll stick to books. O_o
I second what Liza said. Love your words and pictures, including the flower. It's so you. :)
You absolutely deserve it!
Love the pictures and the haiku. And congrats on your awards. :)
It's almost like a scene from my book! :)
Congrats on the award. Happy Friday.
Liza: :D
Lisa: Well, from what I can tell, those books are gonna cause a stir. I can't wait for the release.
Sarah: Ah, shucks. I am a nature woman, I guess.
Angela: Thank you for that!
sarahjane: Many thanks.
Amanda: Ooooooo, now I'm dying to know!!!
Beautiful pix and words ... as always!
Congrats, Tricia!
Love your pics. They always bring a smile to my face :)
Lovely picture, lovely poem.
I LOVE all the pictures on your blog!
Congrats for the awards too.
I love that haiku! Your poems always make me smile.
I'm loving your haikus. And I want to know why the fish disappeared overnight. Because of the birds?
Congratulations on the awards!
There is nothing more wonderful than koi in a garden pond. How devastating if some have been taken by a marauder. I have heard stories of it happening.
Cynthia, Wendy, Bish, Jade & Stephanie: Thank you all so much, making you smile makes me smile. :D
LT: Yes, the theory is that they were consumed by a bird who had found a great meal spot. Not a fish was left.
Paul: It's so peaceful to watch them swim, isn't it? I know some places put netting over outdoor ponds. Birds are a danger.
This morning, we saw a snowy egret breakfasting on fresh fish, not koi, though.
Nature . . .
Reminds me of the joke about a crocodile lounge singer with a microphone crooning,
"Egrets, I've had a few."
Beautiful photos :)
Congrats on the awards - and you're right - those are 3 terrific ladies!!
I just love coming here. I know I'll be treated to stunning images and beautiful words. And you never disappoint. Thank you.
Did you know that there is a murder scene blogfest going on?
http://annerileybooks.com/2010/03/its-gonna-be-a-bloody-one-folks-murder-scene-blogfest-is-here/.
Come check my entry out. It's from my historical fantasy, RITES OF PASSAGE :
http://rolandyeomans.blogspot.com/
Donna: Ha! I love that crocodile joke. And I love egrets for their spindly grace.
Thanks, Jemi!
VR: Wow, thank you so much.
Roland: Welcome. And I'll be sure to check them out. I love blogfests but I'm not participating for awhile. Got to finish the manuscript. No more excuses.
I love the scholastic link! Thanks, and have a great weekend!
What a beautiful photo. It makes me long to go there. It looks so very peaceful.
And you're welcome for the award. I figured you must have it already, but I wanted to give your blog a little love. Besides, you are a fab commenter.
Love your haiku, as always. I'd say you are a master. And congrats on the awards. Thanks for the links. Have a great week.
PJ: Isn't that cool? I jotted down notes, too.
Carol: It's funny, but that is an urban lake and some dicey folks live on its fringes in the river bottom. But even so, there are places where nature takes over and it's so beautiful and peaceful.
Thank you so much, Yvonne, and happy weekending to you, too.
Hi Tricia! Loved your Haiku :) You have a beautiful blog. I look forward to reading more from you!
I love the haiku but I feel terrible for the koi that faced the marauding egret. Yikes!
Is that really an egret? and was it just wild and hanging out? that's pretty neat to see.
Welcome, Nicole, and thank you so much!
Suzanne: I'm sure it was an unpleasant scene for all but the egret.
Tess: Yes, it's a snowy egret. I was able to walk up really slowly and get the shot before it flew off. Maybe I should have posted the actual photo instead of the edited "paint" photo, because the bird was more vivid. There are lots of birds at that lake--ducks, cormorants, heron, geese.
Great haiku and photo. Hmm, I will surely have to do some postings in conjunction with National Poetry Month.
BTW, I have an award for you over on my blog. It's one you already have, but it felt apropos, so I gave it to you anyway. Cause you're just that awesome. :-)
Your pics and your words say it all, my friend. EXTRAORDINARY
!My haiku is getting better. I might actually send you one to read soon. I miss you terribly. See you SOON! *waves back at Pat and squeezes her hard* (^_^)
Congrats on the award. Very deserved. And congrats to Carolina (love her blog) and VR.
Seriously, you should have a book of your pictures and your haikus.
That is all.
Shelley
And thanks so much for the heads-up about Book Sniper!!
So cool to read the review!
Shelley
Aww, Laurel, I'm honored. Thank you!
Robyn: I'd love to see your haiku! I can't wait to have you back in Blogland, but I'm so glad you are getting the work done.
Shelley: Oh, thank you so much, my friend, and you are also most welcome.
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