Misnomer

July 22, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Steel and stone castle A mean realm, hidden yet seen Homeless not nameless * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

The gloaming

July 21, 2011January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

The shroud of night is laid low A death mask image of the day beneath Eulogies prayed over the dearly departed Funeral dirges mournful and despairing Wailers earn their wages Keening sorrowfully for a time well-lived Never to be emulated Never to be bested The gloaming spreads, darkening, deepening Voices now raised in praise A … Continue reading The gloaming

Don’t touch

July 15, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 5 Comments

If only life's risks All came with a warning sign Pass the calamine * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Hillbilly

July 1, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Shades of blue and grey Smoky Mountains call me home Hillbilly at heart * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Old Glory and home of the brave

June 27, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Sparklers, and firecrackers, Black snakes and jumping jacks Rockets red glare Bomb bursting in air Gunpowder smell of sulphur The tang of smoke, stinging eyes Apple pie and blackberry cobbler, Coconut and chocolate, pecans and caramel Hand-cranked vanilla ice cream, Cans of bittersweet Hershey’s syrup Eaten by spoonfuls with cousin Danny Under farm wagons turned … Continue reading Old Glory and home of the brave

Obligatory shadow-slash-foot photo

June 25, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

I feel most alive when I am outdoors Photographing life around me. I become part of the scenery, It becomes part of me... A reflection of my thoughts. Separating us is no longer Possible...