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A wonderful collection of poetry and photos, great reading.
A welcome way to chill-out on a day that is usually quite full in one way or another.

So pleased to be included in your first publication. Thanks Alan.

...and me. I'm over the moon :)

Thanks for the link, Alan.

As always a fab read, Marion.

I've always found 'dust' quite sneaky. Turn your back for a few minutes, and there it is, back again :(

Does look pretty in shafts of sunlight, though, mesmerising.

Excellent, Alan, and always of interest to read the thoughts of others within this site. It's amazing what is seen in so few words.
I do like the black and white element mentioned. Many things to ponder on, which leads the reader into the verse.

Congratulations.

I'm never too sure about if I should post over another post in theses threads, now Marion has,

That is so good to read, Chen-Ou, and deservedly so. Congratulations.

2020 will be a year no one will forget, between the storms and now this virus, but
having a verse published in this amazing exhibition amongst so may wonderful entries
will be the light that will take me through all this.
Positive thoughts everyone, and keep safe, there's some right twits out there.

Thank you, Karen and Alan and all the people who brought this to us.

Thanks for this, Marion. I was reading the poems on the site last night.
Strong competition.

Thankyou for posting this, Alan, I'll be reading later today.

Hi Rich

When I'm looking for inspiration, apart from haiku books and the related forms, I tend to head for books of nature writing, some delightful descriptions of the natural world, also about artists, one of my favourite reads, the correspondence between Vincent van Gogh and his brother, Theo.

 Well there must have been some fascinating things to see and hear, that day. I'm not adverse to the weather, but I just guess its because I'm out in the elements each day. When I scrub-up, I like to say that way  :) a rare occasion so I make the most of staying clean.

Snow blizzards! Man oh man, the things you artisans do for inspiration, and no doubt you took plenty of notes, somehow.

I'm looking forward to another ginko, I'm just hoping we won't be busy on the harvest when they come along.

It would be nice to come to Chippenham and take part in a nature walk, there, sounds a great place, and this time of year so much is growing, and plenty of insects etc.

Thank you for the interest in the Slimbridge haiku, I'm on the case:)

The weather can never be too good, Alan :) both class events have been great, we've all been very fortunate the weather was with us, although an atmospheric day could add to the experience.

A ginko with a difference, I'll be looking for the post.

Quote from: AlanSummers on April 08, 2019, 05:00:01 AM
Dear Carol,

On behalf of Karen and myself, thank you! It was an incredible day, and fantastic that you could lend your farming seasons experience and more for our American ginko colleague too!

The spirit of Wales was embraced both on that day, and the day we got back, after a very long day of bus rides as the trains were not working! :-)

Thank you so much for being there, and such an integral part of the day, and for your friendship and kindness, and giving so much to the walk and the workshop.

To be overlooking Sir Peter Scott's house and surrounded by his vision made true, and also his paintings, was awesome wasn't it! :-)

warm regards,
Alan
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Quote from: flowerfox on April 06, 2019, 01:38:02 PM
The workshop at Slimbridge was, and will remain, a memorable day.
Our hosts Karen and Alan made us feel at ease and encouraged us to pass constructive comments on
the haiku presented, not only at the workshop, at this outstanding venue, but those who submitted, for the event, from other parts of the world, online.
What an experience.
Many thanks to those present at the workshop, and the unseen people who were with us in the spirit of haiku.

Low Bow  :)

It certainly was awesome. Walking into the workshop room was an amazing experience, all those birds/sounds, with a backdrop of beautiful countryside and the hills in the distance.
There was mention of Sir Peter's house being opened as a museum. The gallery of windows overlooking the lakes would give an inspiring view for artists and poets alike, I'm thinking haiga workshop, if the house opens to the public. Just to see his paintings and to read his words would be brilliant day out.

Quote from: Seaview on April 23, 2019, 12:51:10 AM
Sounds like a wonderful afternoon!

I certainly was, hopefully there'll be another.

I've read 'some' of the download, Pragya. can't read for too long on a screen plays heck with my eyes.
It seems to me Yugen, is a feeling within, and with that I should imaging that different things give this Yugen to different people, we all like different things. Mountains, rock pinnacles and pine trees appearing out of the mist, for many poets I would say that was Yugen, also something as insignificant as blossom petals on a wet pavement, or even strands of wool snagged on barbed wire blowing in the wind, I think its a case of each to his or her own. The last thought may not seem beautiful to others, and no doubt overlooked, but it Yugen for me.
Just my 2p's worth  :)

The workshop at Slimbridge was, and will remain, a memorable day.
Our hosts Karen and Alan made us feel at ease and encouraged us to pass constructive comments on
the haiku presented, not only at the workshop, at this outstanding venue, but those who submitted, for the event, from other parts of the world, online.
What an experience.
Many thanks to those present at the workshop, and the unseen people who were with us in the spirit of haiku.

Low Bow  :)