Category Archives: Viola

Unknowable Blue

Posted on March 29, 2020 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku325 – true tranquillity true tranquillity hiding underneath creased sheets – unknowable blue This haiku is by Mark Morris, a journalist with more than a decade of experience writing for major broadcasters and … Continue reading →

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The Emptiness of My Mosquito Net

Posted on March 22, 2020 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku324 – sleeping, waking sleeping, waking the emptiness of my mosquito net This haiku is by Chiyo-ni. Born in the Ishikawa Prefecture in 1703, she began writing haiku poetry when she was 6, … Continue reading →

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Music for Airplanes

Posted on March 8, 2020 by GLSmyth

Music for Airplanes was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0427: Music 4 Airplanes Step 1: Airplanes are noisy places, especially when at 35,000 feet. Consider the noise, especially the dense white noise, experienced by an airline passenger. Step … Continue reading →

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The Last Kite

Posted on February 20, 2020 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku320 – the last kite the last kite carries the setting sun in its wings This haiku is by Aju Mukhopadhyay, an award winning poet, author and critic. His works have been widely … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on January 30, 2020 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku317 – not heard my breath. not heard my breath in years. breathe This haiku is by Jamie Lickfold aka sevenism. His album Saline Celestial was Naviar’s first solo publication. “I’m a self … Continue reading →

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For Baby Peggy

Posted on January 24, 2020 by GLSmyth

For Baby Peggy was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0421: Marquee Ghosts The Assignment: What sounds haunt a discarded movie theater in the middle of the night? I made the decision to slightly alter the assignment for this … Continue reading →

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Lizard’s Last Words

Posted on January 20, 2020 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku315 – ambushed by bush fire ambushed by bush fire, had we only been dragons – a lizard’s last words. This haiku is by Mark Morris, a journalist with more than a decade … Continue reading →

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