Leaf 160 – Art Inspired
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| Linocut by Alexandra Buckle |
This is another one of my
ekphrastic or “art inspired” haiku. Seeing this painting, by Alexandra Buckle,
reminded me of the summers when I was aged around thirteen or fourteen years
old. My friends and I had new mountain bikes, with either fifteen or eighteen
gears, and we were very keen to try them out “off-roading.” We used to hurtle
through one of the local woods, which was enormous; not knowing where we were
going, but not fearing getting lost either, such was our indomitable spirit of
adventure. We had hours of fun! – As young boys we practically lived on our
bikes and roamed far and wide. I had that mountain bike for many years
thereafter, up until quite recently in fact. A navy blue Raleigh ‘Magnum’ with
silver mud guards, kitted out with rear-wheel luggage rack, saddlebag and an
electronic speed and mileometer, it served me well and was often my main mode
of transport.
Light and leaves –
flashing through the wood,
boys on their bikes.
Nowadays, I prefer to explore
the woods and enjoy the komorebi at a more sedate pace:
Light and leaves –
summertime strolling
through the woods.
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| Komorebi (Jaded in Japan) |
