Sunday, January 28, 2018

2228



hot cup of coffee -
a palm branch at the window
rustles in sunlight

© gillena cox 2018


2018 Carnival vibe here in T&; ending February 13th.

Sunday Smiles

SmileyCentral.com



Enjoy The Music



Blog hopping today

Poet's United #388

AND


Recuerda Mi Corazon Carnival Vibe


Before you leave see also
Sunday Savvy 69
Sunday Lime 69
28 January 2014


Sundays are always special here at Lunch Break. Today is #69 in the series The Sunday Standard when 5-7-5 haiku is featured. Here's wishing you a happy NEW YEAR email me post a COMMENT or leave a link to your blog at the linky below



Friday, January 26, 2018

2227

[haiga]

pondering rainbows -
the colours of her wishes
cast to bird whistles

© gillena cox 2018


[Welcome]



[my living room]



[Princess at the window internet image AND crop of window in my living room used for today's haiga image]



Blog Hopping today with

Paint Party Friday Week 47, Year 7




Three Muses - Window


Welcome to week 275 of Orange You Glad It’s Friday!

Moo Mania  &  more
Inspired by a song


Carpe Diem #1356 The Peony Lantern (Japanese fairy-tale)



Revisit
26 Jan 12015
26 Jan 12014
26 Jan 12012



Enjoy The Music

Thursday, January 25, 2018

2226

Sycamore Trees by Graham Gercken


from the heights
of the Cassia Tree
again that hope
somewhat like that of
the scriptural Sycamore

© gillena cox 2018



Blog hopping today with

Carpe Diem #1355 The Sea King and the Magic Jewels (Japanese fairytale)

[Excerpt from 'The Sea King and the Magic Jewels' at Carpe Diem]
And Prince Fire Fade, standing up in the boat, made obeisance, and thanked the Lord of Sea Salt. But this one girded his august garments and pushed the boat before him, till he was thigh-deep in the water. And he said, “Nay, nay, fair youth, no thanks, only do my bidding.”
So his Augustness, Prince Fire Fade, came to the Sea King’s palace. And he forthwith climbed the cassia tree and waited among its green branches...

Sunday, January 21, 2018

2225

[ image from Pinterest]


wetness of today -
the congregation exits
sprout of umbrellas

© gillena cox 2018

2018 'Season of Carnival' here in T&T ending February 13th.

Sunday Smiles

SmileyCentral.com



Enjoy The Music




Blog hopping today

Poet's United #387

AND


Recuerda Mi Corazon Season Change


Before you leave see also
Sunday Savvy 68
Sunday Lime 68
21 January 2017


Sundays are always special here at Lunch Break. Today is #68 in the series The Sunday Standard when 5-7-5 haiku is featured. Here's wishing you a happy NEW YEAR email me post a COMMENT or leave a link to your blog at the linky below



Friday, January 19, 2018

2224


her expectations
home for the carnival
homemade sorrel

© gillena cox 2018

[Girl on the drawing board Water Colour Painting]


[crop]


[Girl In Sorrel Hat]

[Girl In Sorrel Hat Testured Background crop]

[Girl In Sorrel Hat Patterned Background/rotated]

[Girl In Sorrel Hat Patterned Background/crop]


[images from google dot com used for frame and interlays]


[Girl In Rose N Teddy Bear Hat]


NOTE
1
Carnival Season continues here 2018 until 13 February
2
Sorrel (hybiscus sabdariffa) is a fruit, its roselles used to make a traditional Christmas Drink here in T&T. Carnival Season follows close on the heels of Christmas and persons returning home look forward to a little kept back in the fridge for guests during the Carnival Season.



Blog Hopping today with

Paint Party Friday Week 46, Year 7

AND


INCREDIBLE HATS




Paint Party Friday Week 46, Year 7


Revisit Some of My Sorrel Postings
1999 - My homemade Sorrel And Recipe Link
21 Nov 2009 Sorrel Haiga
11 Feb 2010 - Jig Saw Puzzle - Cheers


Enjoy The Music

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

2223



a rough stone
upturned in the garden -
swarm of ants

© gillena cox 2018




Blog hopping today with

Carpe Diem
#1349 Theme Week ep. 3 The Third Voyage of Sindbad


Revisit
17 January 2016
17 January 2015
17 January 2014




Sunday, January 14, 2018

2222


a change of rhythms
the season of carnival -
azure sky abides

© gillena cox 2018


Welcome 'King Carnival' here in T&T
Sunday Smiles

SmileyCentral.com



Enjoy The Music




Blog hopping today

Poet's United#386

AND


Recuerda Mi Corazon Season Change


Before you leave see also
Sunday Savvy 67
Sunday Lime 67
14 January 2017


Sundays are always special here at Lunch Break. Today is #67 in the series The Sunday Standard when 5-7-5 haiku is featured. Here's wishing you a happy NEW YEAR email me post a COMMENT or leave a link to your blog at the linky below



Friday, January 12, 2018

2221

[Drawing In The Dame Lorraine]


[Fair Use; These are images from the internet i used in my Zetti]



[Notes]

1
Dame Lorraine: a mas character played by the 18th and early 19th century French planters, who would dress up in elegant costumes of the French aristocracy and parade in groups at private homes/yards during Carnival. It is now a portrayal done by both men and women and falls in the category 'Vintage Mas' Even children now portray Dame Lorraine. For children the costumes are simpler.

2
I Had to look up Zetti Art for my response to Three Muses this week


[haiga]

filling the airwaves
Season of Carnival -
craft of kaiso

© gillena cox 2018


Blog Hopping today with

Three Muses - ZETTI ART

AND


Paint Party Friday Week 45, Year 7


Revisit
12 Jan 2017
12 Jan 2016
12 Jan 2014


Enjoy The Music