Chalk Dust #haibun #senryu

It is so solid, strong, that I feel it must last forever. Until disaster proves that nothing is forever. I feel so solid, strong, I feel I can last forever. Until…

Chalk dust
Pastel sky
Fragile

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This was written for Collen’s weekly poetry challenge. This is the first Tuesday of the month, so it is poet’s choice. I chose a haibun with a senryu (or maybe a haiku) that I did in a 2-3-2 form.

I was digging through some old drawings and found this from May of 2001 – 20 years ago! I had just returned from Paris and used a photo I had taken of Notre Dame for this pastel drawing. The cherry trees were in bloom while we were there…

32 thoughts on “Chalk Dust #haibun #senryu”

FineTest March 2, 2021 at 4:39 pm

Great drawing!

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trentpmcd Post authorMarch 2, 2021 at 4:40 pm

Thanks!

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D. Wallace Peach February 8, 2021 at 10:21 am

Nicely done, Trent. Beautiful artwork too. That must have been fun to come across. :-)

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 8, 2021 at 11:44 am

Thanks, Diana. Looking through the stack of old notebooks (most 18 x 24) was a lot of fun. It was cool to come across those forgotten “treasures”, including this one.

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merrildsmith February 7, 2021 at 1:33 pm

Beautiful drawing, and the haiku expresses the fragility of–well, almost everything.

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 7, 2021 at 7:33 pm

Thanks. I think the more we understand the fragility of just about everything, the more we can appreciate what we have.

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Marje @ Kyrosmagica February 7, 2021 at 3:11 am

Beautiful art Trent and the poem, ah wonderful.

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 7, 2021 at 11:25 am

Thanks, Marje!

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Colleen M. Chesebro February 6, 2021 at 1:57 pm

I immediately thought of the fire, as well, Trent. This is exceptional poetry. Your drawing adds so much depth to your words. <3

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 6, 2021 at 8:19 pm

Thanks, Colleen. When I saw the drawing in my notebook (well, an 18 x 24 notebook), the fire came to mind immediately.

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro February 7, 2021 at 8:44 am
  
  I’ve not read lately how the restoration is going. This was really good writing. ❤️
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 7, 2021 at 11:32 am
    
    The last I heard it sounded pretty encouraging, though I don’t know if they are on target to reach their deadline – to me it is more important to do it right than to get it down for a specific event! Thanks!
    
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judeitakali February 6, 2021 at 4:27 am

Beautiful

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 6, 2021 at 8:05 am

Thanks

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1. judeitakali February 6, 2021 at 8:06 am
  
  🙏🏾
  
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Ken / rivrvlogr February 5, 2021 at 6:15 pm

Your art is great, and your words carry the weight of the cathedral’s demise.

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workinacresnothours February 4, 2021 at 6:11 pm

Great drawing, love the poem.

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 4, 2021 at 7:01 pm

Thanks

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Corina February 3, 2021 at 1:08 am

I love the drawing. And I actually liked the poem, too. As you know, I’m not very fond of poetry but this one I enjoyed.

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 3, 2021 at 7:08 am

Thanks, Corina. That is the benefit of a short poem ;) (I’m only half joking – my eyes sometimes go blurry when reading a long poem, even a very good one)

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Prior... February 3, 2021 at 12:40 am

njce drawing Trent

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 3, 2021 at 7:06 am

Thanks, Y.

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Vashti Q February 2, 2021 at 5:29 pm

Lovely drawing of the Notre Dame, Trent. I loved the haibun. It’s so real.🖤💯

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 2, 2021 at 7:17 pm

Thanks, Vashti! I had forgotten about the Notre Dame drawing until I found it in a stack of old drawing pads (it’s big – 18″ x 24″)

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1. Vashti Q February 5, 2021 at 4:46 pm
  
  It’s great.
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 5, 2021 at 7:15 pm
    
    Thanks :)
    
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robertawrites235681907 February 2, 2021 at 12:58 pm

Oooh, I really like this, Trent. It’s quite dark.

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trentpmcd Post authorFebruary 2, 2021 at 3:04 pm

Thanks, Robbie. When I found this drawing my mind went to the fire, so from there…

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