Tuesday 1 October 2013


     

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Birds hurry nestward


Ma’s holy basil on food


Diamond Ring in sky


  

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For : Carpe Diem : #311

12 comments:

  1. that's quite an image you have chosen! and a lovely verse - the basil is an interesting addition..

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    1. thanks Joanne for the nice comment.........that basil bit is a Hindu belief of keeping food pure during eclipse. :)

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  2. Oh this captured my imagination! I love using holy basil to make tea...especially when I'm feeling sick! Your haiku is spot on!http://wabisabipoet.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/autumns-long-shadow/

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    1. thanks wabisabi for your dropping by and comment.......holy basil's a great cure for cough and cold.....

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  3. I enjoyed that picture a lot; and I like looking at it as a "Diamond ring in the sky."

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  4. Welcome at Carpe Diem Sumana, I am glad that you've found your way to this Haiku Kai. Your haiku is very nice crafted. I like that personal touch in it (Mom's basil). Thank you for sharing. I hope to see you here again. By the way ... I am your host at Carpe Diem.

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    1. Thank you Kristjaan for your welcoming notes and encouraging comments.....

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  5. byapok likhechho ... fatafati :-)

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    1. thank you.....Amrit.......tomar comment o fatafati....... :)

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  6. Wonderful haiku.. the diamond ring is magical

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Thank you. I am inspired.