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Helen
Jul 10, 20161 min read
Haiku #10 - 10/07/2016
Sinking deeply down Sleep drawing veils over mind Here, but not here Created Shaman - Here, But Not Here for this Haiku
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea
A beautiful sunny Sunday morning, I am feeling really good, the cold is still hanging on but the inside of my head is much clearer. This...
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #9 - 09/07/2016
Silent tapestry Torn asunder when disturbed Embrace the soundscape
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #8 - 08/07/2016
Black sky reflection Wind dancing wildly above Fish serenely float
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #7 - 07/07/2016
Subconscious images Stories woven from the mind Dreams materialised
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #6 - 06/07/2016
Gentle rain on the roof Sharp sound coming from the clock Opposite callings
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #5 - 05/07/2016
Eyes blind, fate unknown Scented visions, Oracle’s Perception obscure
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #4 - 04/07/2016
Sunlight on branches Feral faces peeking out It’s only shadows
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku # 3 - 03/07/2016
The guesthouse empty Hours disappeared in darkness No guidance today . . Rumi's poem The Guesthouse was inspiration for today's haiki...
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #2-2
I am exceeding my quota of Haiku today this is one I wrote on Wednesday 29/06/2016 as I regularly have fantail come to look at me through...
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #2 02/07/2016
Silence layered deep Fast feet touching lightly down Over ice edged grass
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku # 1 - 01/07/2016
Icy southern wind Clouded mountain, snow mantled Winter's grip flexes
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Helen
Jul 9, 20161 min read
Haiku #1-
A taster of the next challenge I am undertaking. It is something I have not done before (maybe once) writing Haiku. I am going to try for...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #7
Today’s Sunday ritual tea is White Peony from TLeafT. This is my ultimate luxury tea. Pale gold colour, delicate, subtle taste. Bone...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #6
A gray as it is, I have had a lovely Sunday morning. Today's tea is Chai Black tea from TLeaf.T The smell of this tea is divine and tea...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #5
Image from facebook page Thich Nhat Hanh gems Mindful eating means simply eating or drinking while being aware of each bite or sip. -...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
Art of Tea #4
Today's tea had a big job, it needed to lift my spirits and turn my mood around. To meet these requirements I choose Pink Cranberry tea,...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #3
Another lovely start to Sunday with Sunday Brunch. My choice of tea today is Geisha Goddess Genmaicha, a Japanese Green Tea flavoured...
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Helen Gaudin
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea #2
The pleasure in having a leisurely start to the day, with company you enjoy. When my sister came to stay we had Japanese Lime Sencha...
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Helen
Jul 8, 20161 min read
The Art of Tea
A couple of months ago I started posting photo's I had taken of the tea I had with my Sunday Brunch. As with so many things I do, it...
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