Paris by moonlight
While centuries' ghosts sleep
Bright stars in your eyes.
This Haiku was written for One Deep Breath. Winter photos by Qingbo Sun, Paris.
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12 June 2006
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Oh the moon has seen so much, and keeps it all a smug secret! Lovely photo and haiku.
Posted by: Becca | 16 June 2006 at 22:25
Wonderful contrasting images. (hmmmm didn't I just say that earlier)
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 14 June 2006 at 17:55
a beautiful haiku.
what is that wonderful looking place in the second photo?!
Posted by: ian russell | 14 June 2006 at 10:24
oh... your photo and your poem take my breath away.
Posted by: Sarah | 13 June 2006 at 21:31
Lovely haiku and I love the photograph.
Posted by: mikim | 13 June 2006 at 12:07
I love your picture of Paris by the moonlight. Here's a picture of my own taken in 2003 in the countryside just south of Paris - http://kayspace.blogspot.com/2006/06/walk-back-in-time-la-belle-france-2003.html
Posted by: Kay | 13 June 2006 at 10:43
Thank you for introducing Haiku and One Deep Breath to me!! I have been composing all evening looking at various objects in the garden but have not the courage to post or share yet.(ha ha after all I've been through..one day)I do like your poem!
Posted by: naturegirl | 13 June 2006 at 06:38
Ah, Paris by moonlight - sounds divine...
Posted by: jennifer | 13 June 2006 at 06:27
Very nice haiku and photos. I love seeing the shopwindows and this one in particular goes so well with your writing.
Posted by: Kara | 13 June 2006 at 04:23
As usual, the window scene is so wonderful.
Posted by: Rosa | 13 June 2006 at 03:18
love the poem and the picture... always a treat to visit.
Posted by: diana | 12 June 2006 at 23:36
i love the first time the moon makes her appearance, especially in paris. (=
Posted by: kristen | 12 June 2006 at 23:09
Ah yes - what can top Paris by Moonlight?
Great poem- great photos - great post
Posted by: endment | 12 June 2006 at 22:17
Beautiful, timeless and elegant - in both pictures and words... Sx
Posted by: susannah | 12 June 2006 at 21:49
I love the illusion of the ghosts. Your poem and wintery scene conjured a mighty image.
Posted by: Willow Grace | 12 June 2006 at 20:33
Wow! this haiku and the amazingly stunning picture had a wow effect on me...great post Tara!
Posted by: abhay | 12 June 2006 at 19:20
Absolutely stunning picture of the night sky and the haiku is perfect!
Posted by: Kristen Robinson | 12 June 2006 at 19:12
wow- the moon looks sooooooo tiny in that picture.
I had never been to "one deep breath" It's a great site! Thanks for introducing it to me!
Posted by: krista | 12 June 2006 at 18:51
Lovely Tara. The second line is so powerful. I'll be contemplating my moon this evening.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 12 June 2006 at 18:32
that sky is gorgeous..and the silhouetted trees and park sign...be still my heart :-)
and the poem just goes along perfectly.
Posted by: susanlavonne | 12 June 2006 at 17:56
Paris by moonlight is gorgeous! And the haiku is perfect.
Posted by: jinxthegypsy | 12 June 2006 at 17:37
I just loved all the moon pictures on "one deep breath" and yours is no exception. Beautiful shot and lovely Ku :)
Posted by: Tammy | 12 June 2006 at 16:50