Murder of Ravens

12 Responses to “The Bush by the Mill, a haiku”

1. 1 betme March 20, 2008 at 10:05 am

   You have just described my love for Macallan.

   Yeah, that was pretty much the idea. But for me, it’s the Irish!

2. 2 Spaz March 20, 2008 at 1:27 pm

   The fact that I actually get what you’re describing is slightly worrisome.

   Nah, it just means you’re my kinda gal!

   There was a time I would have suspected you’re talking about some George Eliott novel, but I guess my innocent days are long gone……

   Clearly.

   Nicely done Mr. Smith. Cheers!

   Thank you!

3. 3 Lolly March 20, 2008 at 6:48 pm

   I didn’t get it. I LOVED the flow of the feeling of the words - it is very calming. But, I was picturing a burning bush and hoping you weren’t referring to a naked redhead….

   I’m ALWAYS thinking of a certain naked redhead.

   So i googled Macallan and it suddenly made perfect sense!

   Ah, glad you figured it out.

4. 4 Beto Ochoa March 20, 2008 at 8:38 pm

   To read your poems
   They make me think a long time
   of man’s condition

   My dear friend Beto
   Your comments mean a great deal.
   Thanks for coming by.

   -sps

5. 5 Red March 20, 2008 at 11:40 pm

   Niiice. But remember, there are also other ways to ease the pain

   Perhaps, but this one works. Immediately.

   hahah @ Lolly.

   Hey, don’t you go pickin’ on my Lolly! On this blog, she had diplomatic immunity!

6. 6 joanharvest March 21, 2008 at 6:48 pm

   Oh wow, now I get it. There are other ways to ease the pain but just once in a while and a teeny bit of “Sweet amber solace” does relax you. I like Haiku. My son-in-law is 1/4 Japanese so we have Haiku poems around the house.

   I tried to make it so you had to think a minute to get the point. It seems as though I succeeded. I’m not a big haiku guy, yet for some reason this form seemed appropriate for the subject. Thanks for stopping by!

   -sps

7. 7 ~m March 21, 2008 at 8:34 pm

   I already possess too much info on this one.
   “Sweet amber solace” works for me.
   Sometimes a bit too well.
   ~m

   The curse of the Irishman, laddie. And thanks for the idea about the picture.

8. 8 Ali March 22, 2008 at 5:33 am

   I can picture you sitting there. Very clever description Stephen. Makes my mouth water

   Thank you, as always, for those kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

9. 9 Sam March 22, 2008 at 12:07 pm

   Excellent choice. Excellent haiku. Hopefully it was an excellent day.
   
   Thank you!

10. 10 Beto Ochoa March 22, 2008 at 7:11 pm

    I woke up out back
    Bugs were crawling in my hair
    Wild Turkey is bad

    My dear friend, embrace
    Moderation in all things.
    The path of wisdom.

    -sps

11. 11 enreal March 22, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    Such beauty i found here, your simplicity is perfect. I can feel my heart as I say these words aloud…

    Thank you for leaving such kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

12. 12 evylsmoke March 31, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    sears away the intestines, too

    Yeah, well, there’s a price to be paid for everything, right?

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