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Summary

The website presents a collection of ten haiku poems, each accompanied by a photograph, reflecting moments captured in October and published on Medium.

Abstract

The "Snow City Haiku Collection №1" is a curated selection of ten haiku poems that encapsulate the essence of moments experienced in October. Each haiku is paired with a compelling photograph from Unsplash, creating a visual and literary narrative. The poems delve into themes such as the passage of time, nature, and introspection, with the first haiku marking the author's debut on Medium. The collection was published over the course of six days, from October 20 to 25, and invites readers to reflect on the tranquility and ephemerality of life's fleeting moments.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a sense of nostalgia and a touch of melancholy in recalling the moments of October, suggesting a deep emotional connection to the memories and scenes depicted in the haiku.
  • There is an appreciation for the beauty in mundane scenes, as evidenced by the haiku about a poster on the street and the construction of birds' nests, highlighting the author's ability to find poetry in everyday life.
  • The author seems to value the quiet moments of contemplation and reflection, as seen in the haiku titled "Conversation" and "Contemplation," which explore the themes of silence and introspection.
  • The pairing of haiku with photographs is intentional and enhances the reader's experience, suggesting that the visual and poetic forms of art are

The Moments in October

Snow City Haiku Collection №1

Photo by Siednji Leon on Unsplash

Time has a tendency to pass without a trace, just like this moment, a few seconds passed as I glanced through the window and see snowflakes dancing in the air. I feel lucky when I was able to capture some of the moments in haiku.

October was not far away, but my memory is already not that clear … How did time pass? October was the time I published my first haiku on Medium.

Photo by Марьян Блан | @marjanblan on Unsplash

1) Poster

down at street level poster with the enormous dust and torn paper

first published in House of Haiku

Photo by Frank Busch on Unsplash

2) Outside

for I remember how very little control outside the window

first published in House of Haiku

Photo by Jurate Cesnaite on Unsplash

3) Nests

birds building their nests sometimes to a neighborly invariably left

first published in House of Haiku

Photo by Larisa Birta on Unsplash

4) Conversation

of tranquillity pitiless mirror with square of conversation

first published in American Haiku

Photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash

5) Soon

soon return to share unpleasant for a stranger across the window

first published in a Few Words

Photo by Octavio Fossatti on Unsplash

6) Sunset

such ceremonies reflection of the sunset corners of the room

first published in American Haiku

Photo by Wonderlane on Unsplash

7) Uncertainty

beside the schoolroom effectually dispelled of uncertainty

first published in House of Haiku

Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash

8) Contemplation

silence of the night material obstacles in contemplation

first published in American Haiku

Photo by Alexander Popov on Unsplash

9) Away

away at the same with the infinite patience melancholy things

first published in Blue Insights

Photo by Carli Jeen on Unsplash

10) Afternoon

perhaps too well known from all other interests in the afternoon

first published in House of Haiku

These ten haiku were published between Oct 20 to 25.

Cheers!

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