My First Haiku

I’m not sure what prompted me to google Haiku – perhaps my recent fascination of origami and other beautiful things originating in the Japanese culture.  This Wiki-How article does a great job of explaining the difference between a traditional Japanese Haiku, and the English version (5, 7, 5 syllables) which is longer.  It goes on to say that the 5-7-5 rule is no longer considered the standard, though that is what is still taught in American schools.  I much prefer the Japanese view, that a Haiku should be able to be expressed in one breath (according to WikiHow that would be a total of 10-14 syllables).  And who wants rules imposed in their creativity anyway?

With all of that in mind, as well as inspiration found in the rest of the same article, I looked out the window and my brain immediately formed the following thought – my first (10 syllable!) Haiku.

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Rain showers
A new beginning
Believe
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What do you think?
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Tressie Davis is a blogger and photographer located in Chelsea, MI.

Build a Better Castle

In 2010 as we were leaving the beach, Robby looked wistfully back at his sand creation.  Instead of being sad, my wise little guy said to me, “I will build a better castle tomorrow”.

I am choosing to follow his lead.  Regardless of what I may be sad to give up today, tomorrow is always an opportunity to build it BETTER.

My current castle is constructed of images.  I am building it better by concentrating more on photographing things I love, and less of what I don’t.  I am working diligently on monetizing my passion through more than portraits.  I am exploring other complimentary creative pursuits (like this blog).  And I am NOT paying attention to what has been left behind (or mistakes that I have made), but instead what I can do moving forward.

How about you?  What is your castle made of, and how will you build it better tomorrow?

 

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Tressie Davis is a blogger and photographer located in Chelsea, MI.