Category Archives: Trombone

Music For Insomniacs

Posted on September 14, 2018 by GLSmyth

Music For Insomniacs was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0350: Selected Insomniac Works. Step 1: It’s the middle of the night, long past dusk and long before dawn. You can’t sleep. Step 2: Think about what kind of … Continue reading →

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The Sky Begins To Overcast

Posted on September 13, 2018 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku245 – Flowers of morning glory. Flowers of morning glory. The sky above this street Begins to overcast. This is a haiku by Hisajo Sugita, an innovative exponent of the women’s haiku movement, … Continue reading →

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Two Lights

Posted on July 27, 2018 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 238 – Two lights of the village. Two lights of the village Pining for one another Insects chirping This is a haiku by Takahama Kyoshi, who promoted a more traditional style of … Continue reading →

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The Eye Of The Dragonfly

Posted on July 20, 2018 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 237 – The distant mountains. The distant mountains are reflected in the eye of the dragonfly This is a haiku by Kobayashi Issa, a Japanese poet and lay Buddhist priest of the … Continue reading →

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Evening Cloudburst

Posted on July 13, 2018 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 236 – An evening cloudburst. An evening cloudburst sparrows cling desperately to trembling bushes This is a haiku by Yosa Buson, Japanese painter and one of the greatest poets of the Edo … Continue reading →

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Reason Redundant

Posted on June 22, 2018 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku 233 – A lucid mirage. A lucid mirage Faint elusive memories Reason redundant. This is a haiku by Hannah Williams, a young poet, writer and blogger based in London. Much of Hannah … Continue reading →

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Bridge Game Near Araby

Posted on June 18, 2018 by GLSmyth

This piece was inspired by the At Water’s Edge challenge, 52 Stories Up. Create a track that uses elements of your favorite story AND your favorite card game. This was a tough one. My favorite story is The Giving Tree, … Continue reading →

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