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I love the perspective of the picture. The flatness of it makes me think of the “simplicity” or better said, the straightforwardness of haiku. I tried to upload a picture this year too and had no success.
“truffle-snuffling pigs” is a whimsical, lighthearted image, and I love how you use it here. I also appreciate the continuation of the “f” sound with “aflutter.”
I watched some YouTube videos of the pigs at work. Once they find where the truffles are, they immediately start rooting and snuffling, their nostrils flaring. Super snouts!
Didn’t Ada say when speaking about naming things: “I can’t do better than Purple Spiderwort.” I can’t do better than Oakleaf hydrangeas or this entire haiku. The fact that you saw the snout of a truffle-snuffing pig in this picture is clear evidence of your artist’s mind.
This is great! That second line explodes with unexpected sound –AND unexpected metaphor! Who would’ve compared Oak Leaf hydrangea blooms with truffle-snuffling pigs? Priceless!!
Wow.
Love the sounds in that middle line!
i’m on board from rooter to tooter.. 🙂
Ha! ❤️
“Sprout snouts” is so delightful. Lovely,
I’m still getting the hang of posting pictures in here. Took me four tries to get it halfway decent. Ah, technology.
I love the perspective of the picture. The flatness of it makes me think of the “simplicity” or better said, the straightforwardness of haiku. I tried to upload a picture this year too and had no success.
“truffle-snuffling pigs” is a whimsical, lighthearted image, and I love how you use it here. I also appreciate the continuation of the “f” sound with “aflutter.”
This is so much fun to read out loud! I’m glad you have started posting pics as well as poems.
What a great description! So imaginative. And anytime one can reference truffle pigs in art, they should.
I watched some YouTube videos of the pigs at work. Once they find where the truffles are, they immediately start rooting and snuffling, their nostrils flaring. Super snouts!
They’re nothing like a good haiku. Great observations here, Kevin.
Didn’t Ada say when speaking about naming things: “I can’t do better than Purple Spiderwort.” I can’t do better than Oakleaf hydrangeas or this entire haiku. The fact that you saw the snout of a truffle-snuffing pig in this picture is clear evidence of your artist’s mind.
I love this surprise and turn. Great concision
we have a huge specimen
at the shop door
it’s a member of the family
with its morning greeting
& evening scent
Thanks for this one
This is excellent, Kevin. Both the photo and the picture. Bravo!
I meant both the photo and haiku.
Love it Kevin!
This is great! That second line explodes with unexpected sound –AND unexpected metaphor! Who would’ve compared Oak Leaf hydrangea blooms with truffle-snuffling pigs? Priceless!!