by Liz Lennie
At our second Zoom meeting on Thursday 30 April Liz Lennie read these haiku, which were inspired by walking along the Basingstoke Canal with her husband Robin for exercise during lockdown. Here they are, with pictures from Liz as well.
Waking to birdsong,
Walkers talk, a distant train.
I listen, alone.
Along the canal
My walking meditation –
From movement to mind.
Borage blooms, blue stars,
Leaves point like soft spears
As spring warms the soil.
Wild garlic revives
The smell and taste of childhood
Wanderings alone.
The garden, evening.
Old backs bend to rake dead leaves,
Clear space for spring growth.
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