Author Archives: GLSmyth

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A Shiver, Endless

A Shiver, Endless was inspired by the haiku by Marko. What’s a month for the seaas the waves touch my feeta shiver, endless Marco is the creator of Naviar Records. In his words, “Those were my first days travelling alone … Continue reading

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Winter Sun

Winter Sun was inspired by the haiku by Murakami Kijo. winter sun –my own shadowblocks the way Murakami Kijo was a contemporary of Masaoka Shiki. Born into a samurai family in a time of social transformation in Japan, Kijo lost … Continue reading

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Early Dawn’s Pale Light

Early Dawn’s Pale Light was inspired by the haiku by John Hinks Early dawn’s pale light:A gentle start to the dayTwo seagulls gliding John Hinks, aka FlownBlue, is a prolific and talented composer. Aside from his solo project, John is … Continue reading

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In Search Of A Name

In Search of a Name was inspired by the haiku by Mark Miller in search of a name the torrent of rainwater down the canyon wall Mark Miller is an award-winning poet and photographer who has published four books of … Continue reading

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Caterpillar

Caterpillar was inspired by the haiku by Darren Bourne. Caterpillar Opens her new wings Metamorphosis halF unusuaL the experimental electronic music project of Darren Bourne, who also writes haiku and has been published by the British Haiku Society. Caterpillar was … Continue reading

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Morning Solace

Morning Solace was inspired by the haiku by Andrea Cecon. morning solacethe silenceof apple blossoms Andrea Cecon is a hearing aids technician, a traveller, a haijin published all over the world, and also an ebook apprentice. His first ebook won … Continue reading

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Lost In Tranquil Seas

Lost In Tranquil Seas was inspired by the haiku by Gary Clarke Lost in tranquil seasWhere spring feels melancholyAnother sunset Gary Clarke joined a social media platform to raise awareness about an infrastructure issue in his local area by creating … Continue reading

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Glorious Rays Bringing Growth

Glorious Rays Bringing Growth was inspired by the haiku by Jennifer Doty filling my shadowsglorious rays bringing growthheavenly ascent Jennifer Doty was born and raised in the beautiful wilds of the Ozarks in southern Missouri. Always attracted to the outdoors, … Continue reading

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Paper Lantern

Paper lantern bright,Floating in the dark night sky,Guiding spirits home. Stan Magendanz Boson Spin (Stan Magendanz) is an ambient, dark ambient & experimental electronic project since 2006, created by Stan Magendanz from Brisbane, Australia. Paper Lantern was written for four … Continue reading

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