A modern-day version of a steamer trunk once taken on lengthy ocean voyages. This one is in a Paris boutique window featuring holiday resort wear.
For the Poetry Thursday prompt "streets I have known," a haiku:
The streets I have known
scattered here, there, everywhere
restless traveler
"There are places I remember . . ."
That's the first thought that came to mind when I read your haiku. Few people can write a powerful haiku. Good job!
Posted by: Dani | 17 December 2006 at 18:17
Love the old trunks. This one is new? How decadent! Love it! xoxo ho ho ho
Posted by: Rosa | 16 December 2006 at 23:37
Isn't it hard to imagine traveling on a ship with a steamer trunk?! Good lord, those things must have weighed a TON.
Posted by: Marilyn | 16 December 2006 at 20:09
Your haiki was a perfect reflection on the many streets you have known. I love the steamer trunk with all the clothes spilling out. I'm so enjoying the holiday windows from Paris!
Posted by: Becca | 15 December 2006 at 16:09
Steamer Trunks alway intrigue me, looking at them and opening their drawers and cubbies always has me wondering ummm if only they could talk and tell me about their travels...love the photo, and I would so go for that slip! xo
Posted by: berrie | 15 December 2006 at 15:23
Once you have the travel bug, it never goes away ... beautiful picture & perfect haiku to match! Much love, d
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 15 December 2006 at 13:31
As I am feeling restless, your poem touched me today.
Posted by: meredith | 15 December 2006 at 10:38
As a restless traveler, who never gets much chance to go anywhere these days, I appreciate
the view from your streets.
Posted by: patry | 15 December 2006 at 05:31
Whenever I see steamer trunks I think of the movie Joe VS the Volcano... I am going to have to dig that one out again!
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 15 December 2006 at 01:33
Nice poem. Makes me think of the various streets I've lived on. You've written a poem that will resonate with many people.
Posted by: my backyard | 15 December 2006 at 00:28
You HAVE been everywhere! I just want you to add HERE to your itinerary ;D. We're not too far from SCAD, you know.
Posted by: Laura | 15 December 2006 at 00:23
Tara,
If that haiku isn't just perfect, I don't know what is. That is definitely a bulls-eye.
Your photo complemnts the poem completely.
Also, I had a visit from the Snow Queen, and I thank you for sending her to me. She is beautiful.
And...thank-you for your generous encouragement on my blog.
rel
Posted by: rel | 14 December 2006 at 23:25
The perfect pairing of poetry and picture
(apparently I'm popping my p's instead of minding them and my q's today).
Steamer trunks fascinate me - all those little drawers...
Hope your young traveller arrives safely today! xo
Posted by: tinker | 14 December 2006 at 23:15
Oh, one day I just have to come to Paris only to do window shopping with you. I love your photos.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 14 December 2006 at 22:03
I want to move to Paris! Here in Woodford, we have a post office
Posted by: miss*R | 14 December 2006 at 21:56
Great haiku! I can totally relate!
Posted by: Kamsin | 14 December 2006 at 20:50
The perfect size poem for this busy holiday season. I may have to chime in with a haiku also (it will likely be the longest poem I'll find time to write today).
I've been loving all the holiday photos you've been posting, Tara. All the store displays and decorations bring Christmas in Paris across the see to my own computer. Thanks!
Posted by: Star | 14 December 2006 at 20:25
Your haiku describes it perfectly. And the trunk is what I used to dream of when I was a younger traveller. xox
Posted by: Colette | 14 December 2006 at 20:11