Summer in the Netherlands.
Grey skies and 63 degrees outside.
Sweatshirt and thick socks.
Endless reruns on television.
I go with the flow so today I show you my own ‘rerun’
of a little book I made for my mum in 2008
(yes, I’ve been writing haiku’s for years…)
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Back then, I didn’t bind my own books yet.
I altered a small, chipboard children’s book and transformed it
into this little album.
| Stapeltje stenen
op de tafel in mijn tuin Zen in Oktober |
boulders found in France
lay on the garden table Zen in October |
| Het mos mag blijven
want ‘s nachts, als ik boven slaap dansen daar elfjes |
I won’t remove moss
’cause at night when I’m asleep fairies dance here |
| Roze, oranje
en rood hangen aan de lijn Een Bhagwan wasje |
Pink, orange and red
hang side by side to dry, looks like Bhagwan laundry |
| Mijn vogel van hout
als ik aan het touwtje trek vliegt hij naar Zeeland |
My bird made of wood
when I pull his string, I fly right back to Zeeland |
(Re-reading these old haiku’s, I have the feeling that my writing has improved.
What do you think?)
Go to Haiku my Heart to read more Haiku from all over the world.
Did you notice the ‘Art Journal gids‘ logo in the side menu?
Ilse Hobbelen started an online ‘guide for art journalers’
The website is in Dutch, and is meant to be a guide for Dutch people
who want to start art journaling. The website is worth a visit.
You’ll find information about basic materials, tools, techniques
and links to inspiring other artists (Me! 😉 )
You can also leave a link to your own blog if you want.
Better weather is predicted.
Tour de France has almost reached it’s climax – finish in Paris.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Oh Marit, these are wonderful haiku! I love them all. The first one, the rocks on the table. I am working very hard on a post about rocks. I have photos of rocks on a table we have had through the years. Even though we have moved a lot, we always move the rocks. They are family menbers, Zen for sure!
The next one, a place for Fairies to dance. I just love this no end!
The little book. Didn’t we talk about little books? So cool. I love coming here on Fridays. Hope you have a terrific week.
Peace
Ik vind je haikus gewoon dromerig mooi, zeker met die passende fotos, ik word er helemaal lyrisch van! En ja, Ilses Website heb ik ook al ontdekt, een heel mooi initiatief!
Voor jou een prettig en kreatief weekend – Irma
Wat een prachtig Haiku’s! En zo mooi gebonden! Als je nog langer zo doorgaat met dit soort Haiku’s ga ik het misschien ook nog eens proberen…of ik pik er eentje van jou voor een art journal pagina! 😉 Met jouw toestemming dan natuurlijk! Geniet van de laatste superspannende dagen van de Tour!!!
hi friend! this is such a sweet book. the haikus are lovely, perhaps you are even better now.
wow, thick socks in the Summer. not good!
you’re a beautiful soul Marit! *hugs*
Loveeeeeeeeeee this book you made for her… just amazing! Have a fab weekend….stay warm! :):):):):):):):):):)
What an exquisite little book–a perfect treasure!
I love your little Haiku book. How wonderful that you made this for your Mom. Memories for both of you … from the heart. I’ll take some of your cool weather!!!!!
That last one of your wooden bird was so playful and fun 🙂 very nice!
Beautiful book of haikus! I love them!!!
Pretty book! Lovely haikus!
Wow!!! Marit.. wish I could achieve this quality.. these are all fabulous.. I enjoyed being here.. thanks!!!
Your little book is so sweet! I think the haikus are brilliant and I am beyond impressed that you can write them in Dutch and English too! Your writing is amazing – like your art! Enjoy the end of the Tour and have a great weekend. Surprisingly, the sun is now out!! =) xo
The little book is beautiful.
The weathers pretty bad here too. I think I missed summer when I blinked 😉
This is gorgeous – she will love this!
that is so beautiful. i love children’s board books and have a few stashed away for projects like this. thanks for the inspiration 🙂
I love your haiku book. I teach Art journaling here in Missouri. You may want to visit my blog. I also write for a publication called Art Journaling……I think you can get it online. Let me know if you want the link.
Beautiful album!! All we have is re-runs in the U.S. as well, inspires me to get creating and rent some movies 🙂
What an adorable little book to hold your haikus!
oh marit, look at you filling my cup over and over again! thank you for being such a vital part of our haiku family.
The books are truly sweet and creative and the haikus show humor and inventiveness. I like all of them. They show a lot of personality and no pretension. Just simple and lovely. I like what you do now too. You are great all the time! Nice gift for your mom.
xoxoxo,
Noelle
What an absolutely fabulous gift for your mother. Old haikus and new are all exquisite. I did go to the art journal link–but alas, though I am Dutch/American, I don’t speak or read Dutch.
Ja wat een weer hè, lijkt wel herfst! Je haiku’s vind ik prachtig! vooral van die meeuw die naar zeeland vliegt … 🙂 (zou ik ook wel willen).
Fijn weekend!!
Brrr heb het echt koud!!! wat een weer zeg, maar beter weer is op komst…zeggen ze 🙂
Mooie Haiku heb je geschreven, en de tip met de link ga ik zeker bekijken!
Fijn weekend, groetjes Viv
BeAuTiFuL haikus. And isn’t what keeping these journals what it’s all about? Seeing how we’ve evolved…I love that part!
I looked at Art Journal gids. Too bad it’s in Dutch. Looks The art is wonderful!
Delightful! Love them.
What a gorgeous little book ! You are a very talented haiku writer ! And to translate them so well. If I were a publisher, I would publish this delicious little treasure !
Sorry you are having such icky weather. Here, the hear has sealed us in. I am grateful for air conditioners and for pools, and most of all, the ocean that is always cold and refreshing here.
Sending you warmth and summer vibes, Lovely Friend !
Vind je Haiku’s ‘van vroeger’ superleuk, vooral die over het Bhagwan-wasje 😉
Ja, de laatste dag van de TOur. Aan de ene kant heel erg jammer maar aan de andere kant maar beter ook, want het kost me vele (creatieve) uurtjes! Niet alleen overdag naar de etappe kijken maar ook ‘s avonds naar TdJ èn de Avondetappe! Kun je nagaan wat een tijd ik straks weer heb om te scrappen 😉
Geniet van (de rest van) je weekend!!
XXXJenneke
Ik heb het al eerder gezegd hoor maar ik vind je haiku’s zooooo goed!! Ja, ook deze oudere zijn erg leuk!
Je hebt me wel een beetje aangestoken met de “tour”… ga zo ook de laatste etappe kijken!
Hi Marit!!!! lovely Haikus.. i love your reruns. =)
I really need to get back to doing some art journaling. I like playing with different mediums and it would be nice to finish my book so I can bind it up.
Hope you are well and having a great weekend.
=)
What an enchanting little book! Amazing! I am sorry to say, I think it looks like you could have made it yesterday!! It is that awesome!! And, you do many handwritings now, but your old writing looks the same too!!
That means you are just fabulous!! Now and then!!
xxD