Light and dark – what great prompt words from Colleen this week. I’ve always been fascinated by the interplay between light, and darkness.
Here’s my haibun inspired by a paragraph from my current manuscript: The Curse of Time, which I am currently in the process of editing….
Sinister Tinge
The Black Obsidian paint pot called me next, beseeching me to open it. Just like before, it refused to do so. In frustration, I slammed it down hard. The pot exploded with a loud bang like a child’s burst balloon. As I dipped the brush into the paint, a gripping sensation overcame me. I painted in haste with a multitude of dissolving crystal paint flecks staring back at me from the canvas. A dark grey, bluish black, sinister tinge blemished the artwork. Shades of varying hues moved across the painting competing for supremacy in a powerful duality of light and darkness.
Ohhh, that’s a bit dark… but wherever shadows linger there is bound to be light.
Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly Haiku, Tanka and Haibun Challenge
I have no idea if this is a haibun or not! LOL… hope it is. My first attempt so if it’s wrong, please do let me know.
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I loved this. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
According to the rules of writing a Haibun, it looks right to me. I loved it, Marje and it is a great introduction to your upcoming novel. Well done, my friend. I know what it’s all about… sorry singing again. 😀 <3
Good to know Colleen, I wasn’t absolutely sure! Yes it does give a bit of a flavour of my upcoming novel. Singing… you sound like you’re having a good day Colleen. xx
Of course! Every day is a good day. Actually, you NEVER want to hear me sing. LOL! 😀
Me neither Colleen, apparently I have a terrible singing voice but it sounds okay to me!
Ha, ha! I’ve heard that before too! 😂❤️
A fascinating combination Marje
Wonderful descriptives in your manuscript piece. The tanka connects perfectly from darkness to dark. Good-luck with ‘The Curse of Time’, Marje. <3
Thank you Olga, appreciate your kind enthusiastic comment. 🙂