rain lashes the window
the cat cries, wet and hungry--
i let him in
This week has been an exercise in the haiku way of life... Writing in 5-7-5. Every moment is a haiku moment. Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, high lama of Tibetan Buddhism and head of the Shambhala Buddhist lineage, says, "Being present is where all power and magic lie." Haiku is all about being in the present moment and fully witnessing life, in all its honesty, in that moment.
All week I have been writing haiku and other poems, and I delight in dwelling in the land of poetry again. My poem above was written today... On this rainy Friday. I was in the dining room having my morning tea and yogurt. Charlie was outside... And he was crying to be let indoors again. Poor little thing! He happily ate and was dried and promptly went to bed to "recover" from the rain!
The Haiku Festival is on Monday, May 11th. There's still time to sign up to join in, if you haven't already! My good friend and co-host, Elizabeth has already posted a list of those who have signed up at her place, those who will be joining in on the fun on Monday. I have yet to compile my list, as it is still growing, but so far 21 have signed up here at Pink Purl. I will post my haiku on Monday along with the list of other participants. The response so far has been wonderful! It is exciting to hear the feedback and that so many appreciate poetry, and especially haiku.
More fun today... I'll now add tweeting to my host of creative outlets. Yes, I signed on at Twitter! Unfortunately, Pink Purl in many forms was already taken, which was very alarming, as Pink Purl...is...well, ME! LOL! So I had to come up with something else... Now you can also follow me at PinkMagicMoment. In the sidebar is an icon where you can hop over to see my latest updates. Let me know if you're on Twitter and we can follow each other!
Tomorrow we're having Dear Husband's family over... Instead of tweeting this afternoon I should have been cleaning! But a fun weekend ahead--full house and fun tomorrow, and for Sunday some blissful relaxation would be great, and so would some crafting time. This week has been full of work, appointments, to-do lists, organizing and all sorts... So some down time would be very good about now!
I hope all of you, be you busy or savoring a slow magic moment, have a wonderful weekend ahead! See you, or tweet you, later... :o) Happy Days!
Hi!
I love your Haiku! Poor cat in the rain! Have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Sarah | May 08, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Have fun with your Haiku-fest. Love the pic of charlie. I'll try to find you on twitter. I'm the same..."TattingChic" and you are welcome to follow me, too! :)
Posted by: tattingchic | May 08, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Loved the Charlie poem.
Yes, I have been thinking in haiku terms this week.
I made masses of errors on my list but think I have corrected them --anyway this is really a fun thing for everyone to enjoy.
Yes, I'm on twitter but can't often think of anything witty to say.....
Happy weekend.
I hope the rain will soon stop?
Posted by: Elizabeth Wix | May 08, 2009 at 08:36 PM
hello Tracy, I am just catching up again after lots of busy worky stuff this week so no real time to blog or go visit other ones. Lovely photos of the garden centre and of Charlie too. Hope you have a lovely weekend with the family.
love Sheila
Posted by: sheila jones | May 08, 2009 at 09:09 PM
My old cat Guinness used to come in from the rain and stand there, waiting for me to dry him off with an old towel! My current cat Georgie hates that - she won't go out in the rain at all. Isn't it funny how different cats can be?
Have a wonderful weekend. x
Posted by: Kitty | May 08, 2009 at 10:04 PM
That is lovely poem, true to the moment! The description of haiku is beautiful! i admit its tricky to write, everyone else here seems a lot better at it than me :) have a really nice weekend!!!
Posted by: chenoa | May 09, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Just followed you on twitter! I have also been thinking Haiku this week. It is actually quite difficult. My haikus are all cynical so I am working on more happy ones!!!! Lovely haiku you have quoted... and lovely Charlie! Just noticed that he is wearing white socks :D Have a lovely weekend.
Posted by: Kyoko | May 09, 2009 at 01:20 PM
What a lovely poem. I don't think I have written a haiku since I needed to in high school ☺
I'm glad Charlie is resting comfortably after the rain?
How is that niece of yours? She must be getting big now! Are you still knitting for her?
take care,
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | May 09, 2009 at 02:37 PM
Tracy I hope you have a lovely weekend. I love the fact that you have been moved spiritually. I have recently been doing Nia and I am finding it filtering through into my every day life. Yes its very different to what you are talking about but it has an amazing calming yet uplifting effect on my life
Posted by: suzie sews | May 09, 2009 at 02:47 PM
I love Charlie's photos and the haiku about him. ;-) Have a great weekend with the family.
Paz
Posted by: Paz | May 09, 2009 at 03:07 PM
You really have taken some sweet photos of your cat sleeping.
I found your blog through Elizabeth's blog.
I'll post the haiku on my blog along with the haiku jpg:
http://galleryjuana.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Gallery Juana | May 09, 2009 at 05:44 PM
I love the haiku about Charlie. As you know, I love Charlie! I followed you on Twitter! I have been on there for a while. I hope that you have a wonderful visit with the In Laws today! We are just relaxing here at Oak Cottage, kind of recuperating from a packing night and a very busy week at work. They say there is no rest for the wicked. Does this mean I am really bad? lol Love you oodles and oodles. Hope to chat tommorrow! XXOO
Posted by: Marie | May 09, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Hei Tracy :o)
Ser du lokker oss med Charlie igjen ;-D Han er virkelig en livsnyter :o) Blir glad hver gang jeg ser bilder av ham!!!
Haiku ser veldig spennende ut, men jeg må ta for meg alt annet eksamensrelatert ;-D
Takknemlighet står høyt hos meg for tiden :o) Alle ting jeg tar som en selvfølge, som å ta på sokker og jeans selv, har de siste dagene vært vanskelig uten hjelp. Ryggen min slo seg helt i lås. Heldigvis er jeg på bedringens vei så nå klarer jeg det selv igjen :o) Man setter større pris på de små ting i slike tilfeller....
Ha en strålende helg begge to og gi Charlie en kos!!
klem,Yvonne
Posted by: Butterfly | May 09, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Yikes! I forgot about the haiku festival! I'd better put pen to paper soon!
Posted by: Maureen | May 09, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Great Haiku and how helpful of Charlie to be your muse :) I'm looking forward to reading all the poetry being penned!
Posted by: MrPuffy | May 10, 2009 at 03:33 AM
Sweet haiku! Charlie looks much happier warm and dry.
I'm working on my haiku...actually I'm staring at nothing--no inspiration yet. :(
Posted by: willow | May 10, 2009 at 05:42 AM
I love that Charlie poem! Glad that haiku project is coming along nicely! Yay i followed you on twit! Have a lovely weekend and im off to work on my homework for my quilt course. :) Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | May 10, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Sorry I haven't visited for a little while, I am still here :)
Hope you enjoyed you're family day, sounds lovely.
Have a nice relaxing Sunday. See you in twitter land :)
Posted by: hannah | May 10, 2009 at 01:44 PM
your poem is lovely! i certainly will begin to work on my poem as soon as the words place themselves gently on my tongue. : )
xo to you and that adorable cat.
Posted by: Christina | May 10, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Perfect timing with the rain as you have all your new plants - it will give them a good start for the growing season! Have a lovely weekend with your visitors. Your cat is adorable!
Posted by: Golden West | May 10, 2009 at 07:44 PM
This will be such fun, Tracy! My poem is composed and I will have my post ready for tomorrow.
I love the poem above about your kitty! =)
Posted by: Beachy | May 10, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Hooray!!! Im going to find you now!!!!!! XO
Posted by: Renee Eggleston | May 11, 2009 at 12:50 AM
A special haiku for Charlie! Love it!
Posted by: nicolette | May 11, 2009 at 09:37 AM
I can just see the wet cat wanting in in the poem and all snuggly and content after he has dried in the picture. Love it!
Posted by: Sharon | May 11, 2009 at 03:51 PM