Cap

Jan 31

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photo NMsinglestump_zps52464281.jpg
Snow-capped stump, northern New Mexico
 


borrowing sleep
from the scarecrow’s sleeves
midnight frost


weaves a jaunty new snow cap
for the New Year’s festival

 
*Opening gambit © by Basho, translated by Jane Reichhold
 
Final two lines and photo © 2015 by Magical Mystical Teacher
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stump sporting a jaunty snow cap
 
 
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Posted on January 31, 2015, in Basho, Carpe Diem, Jane Reichhold, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, Six-Word Saturday, tan renga and tagged , , . Bookmark the permalink. 23 Comments.

  1. Judy | January 31, 2015 at 3:14 am

    Love the cap of snow. Cold here as well!

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  2. Ron. | January 31, 2015 at 4:43 am

    Yeah we’re all in it together now, teacherman.

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  3. Elaine - I used to be indecisive | January 31, 2015 at 4:56 am

    I love the snow (but that’s because we hardly have any I think!).

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  4. Romi | January 31, 2015 at 6:28 am

    There’s so much snow in New Mexico…

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  5. Gillena Cox | January 31, 2015 at 7:52 am

    one scoop of snow ice cream; magnificent shot

    warm wishes

    much love…

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  6. keiths ramblings | January 31, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I’m going to need an anti-snow cap very soon if those forecasters are right. Fortunately they are usually wrong, we’ll see!

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  7. middlegirl54 | January 31, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Happier seeing photos of snow than slogging through the stuff.
    Nice shot!

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  8. Ralph | January 31, 2015 at 10:56 am

    A dashing hat of snow allows the stump a hint of style and class. It is ready to be introduced to the new year, although doffing its cap will be a bit of a challenge…

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  9. Nonnie USA | January 31, 2015 at 10:56 am

    I love the fun of your verse! perfect snow cap

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  10. Kathe W. | January 31, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    wonderful shot and poems!

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  11. Annie | January 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Totally charming shot. Just love random and fun images such as this.

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  12. Mlissabeth | January 31, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Love your sense of style.

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  13. Gemma Wiseman | January 31, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    The cap of snow reminds me of a jaunty festival cap. The subdued lighting and shadow is most appealing.

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  15. jazzbumpa | January 31, 2015 at 11:05 pm

    i think it looks quite dapper

    cheers
    jzb

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  16. Chubskulit Rose | February 1, 2015 at 8:16 am

    Sooo freezing but beautiful shadow cast!

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  18. Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio | February 1, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    Those words, those words! Amazing words. Lovely image. Do you live in NM now?

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | February 1, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      No, but one of my sons does, so I visit…

      On Sun, Feb 1, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Magical Mystical Teacher wrote:

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  19. Colleen | February 1, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Plop! Perfect. I love the first poem especially!

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  20. Nimi | February 2, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    With your addition, there’s suddenly warmth and love in the air. Beautiful… 🙂

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