We had a wonderful virtual 2 hour SJF Communications Haiku workshop, ‘Capturing Your Creativity With Haiku’ via Zoom on August 29th.
Best part of it…these were my two friends, Ann Stowe and Karen De Arana, that decided to give Haiku a try! Wow, they really delivered!
We began with a review of my professional history and experience with Haiku and poetry as well as a short ice-breaker.
Next, after introductions and a review of my work with poetry, I taught my Power Point presentation about writing Haiku and shared several (16) of my nature (and other) photography photos as prompts to encourage Haiku writing. Besides the photo prompts, we had a choice to also write either about our experiences dealing with the isolation and angst of the Covid-19 pandemic or the ‘best’ or ‘worst’ day in our lives.
Everyone practiced writing Haiku and finally we had the opportunity to share our work. It was a delightful time with two fabulous ladies. They wrote some amazing Haiku!
Here’s a glimpse of our enlightened attendees written Haiku along with photo prompts we chose that day!
Joshua Tree Flowers – Photo by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Lying in the grass
Wind coaxing flowers to dance
Gazing at the sky!
~ Karen
Sunset Cliffs, Point Loma
Photo by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Roaring waves crashing
Thundering across the cliffs
Loudly pounding shore!
~ Ann
Moon Rise & Yellow Traffic Light
Photo by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
All of a sudden
Moon rose at the yellow light
Serendipity!
~ Susan
Julian Leaves – Photo by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Autumn is now here
A kaleidoscope palette
Welcomes the season!
~Ann
Summer stirs the trees
Leaves fall as darkness chills air
Look! Vibrant colors!
~Karen
Waterfall at Tahquitz Canyon Trail
Photo by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Hike in the canyon
Flowers, scents and landscapes too
Look – A waterfall!
~ Susan
Great White Egret at Santee Lakes
Photo by Susan J. Farese, SJF Communications
Waited patiently
Water serene, time just right-
The egret took fight!
~ Susan
Thoughts on Covid-19 & the Coronavirus Pandemic
(Stock Photo)
Consumed with media
Newsflash! People are dying!
Covid sucks big time.
~ Ann
Depression and angst
Weight gain and isolation
When will it all cease?
~ Karen
We celebrated with a high five!
And ended on a happy workshop note!
And when it as nearly over, I read my poems ‘Ann’s Zest Ends’ and my Haiku ‘Crisis & Hope’ aloud. I really miss doing live presentations and readings..
Come on Covid-19. Lets get this pandemic under control so we can truly be social again!
I look forward to teaching many more workshops in the future – virtual or in person!
What a terrific time!
Connecting, creating and sharing!
The next virtual workshop is:
September 5, 2020 via Zoom.
Here is the info and registration link: https://sjfcommunications.com/upcoming-haiku-workshops/
Upcoming Haiku Workshops
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408-398-5940
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