meigetsu ya ittemo ittemo yoso no sora
autumn’s bright moon,
however far I walked, still afar off
in an unknown sky
© Chiyo-Ni a well known haiku poetess from the 18th century.
face the path alone
destination beyond reach
wolf knows the way
*
silent embrace
dawn’s mountain top caress
warmth rises
Today’s prompt from Chevrefeuille’s Carpe Diem is “The Unknown Sky.”
The photograph was taken of the Sierra Madre foothills when all was still and cool.
The photo has a sensual feel that I always feel compelled to write about *wink*
What lies in the unknown sky for you?
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penned in moon dust 
Lovely haiku and photo. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank so stopping by 🙂
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When I was in Hayward County (Union City) a few weeks back – I saw a few mornings like that from the hotel window.
The mountains looked so close, first there were the neighborhoods, then the industrial park maybe a farm or two. But we did take a little walk up a few ‘baby’ hills that were in the public park towards the east of my mountainous view.
Cheers, Jules
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My family used to own a ranch back in those hills. I don’t even know if Union City was much more than a main street back then. Glad you enjoyed
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I’m hoping for some rain for those folks and you to and anyone really in need. Not a drop in the three weeks we were out there.
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There are places in California that look so desert like. The ag area is decimated. We need new ways to move water (where it is in abundance)
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…Like redirecting that typhoon that is near Japan.
We had to go to AZ last year and stopped in at a park where the cactus where hundreds if not thousands of years old.
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A poignant verse to start the week.
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Good enjoy your week Charlie
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Inviting photo, as are both haiku; this journey and the “wolf knows the way.” _m
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sometimes the wolf alone has the map (he probably ate it) 🙂
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These are beautiful — and the sensual nature of the second poem really matches the photo. 🙂
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Thanks that dawn was so serene – I hated for it to end
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Very creative series of haiku and very contemplative ~ thanks, ^_^
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
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Thanks hope you have a wonderful week, Carol
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Your poem is so unique and meaningful, I didn’t want to take it apart and write what it means I’d like it to stay the way it is.
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Lovely haiku and hopeful facing dawn.
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Thanks Cheryl-Lynn I like to be hopeful (at least half the time) 🙂
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Well that`s good 😀
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The hard question might be: Who is willing to follow Wolf?
Moon in My Wineglass
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face the path alone
destination beyond reach
wolf knows the way
When one is lost and obstacles along the way, there can still be someone to offer help but be wary of hidden danger. How true Moonie!
Hank
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yes there can be someone just past the darkness.
Thanks Hank 🙂
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Beautiful post .. interesting photo and thought provoking haiku!
http://bastetswakalibrary.blogspot.it/2014/07/chiyo-ni-in-unknown-sky-july-8-2014.html
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Awesome response on Chiyo-Ni’s haiku Leslie, it’s a strong haiku set. I like that photo … beautiful.
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Thanks Kristjaan I really think the haiku photo combination is a lovely complement
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You’re so right on this.
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