Tag Archives: happiness

Star Festival — Tanabata

Posted on July 8, 2011 by T A Hillin-Smith

Today is Tanabata. I visited the Japanese Cultural Center near my home again and listened to the love story of Orihime and Hikoboshi. Then I made my wish, wrote it down and hung it on a tree. The women of … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Award

Posted on February 6, 2010 by T A Hillin-Smith

Today I was awarded the Sunshine award by my new blog friend William.  This kindness arrived on a much-needed day.  William says this about himself: Born and raised in Edinburgh the Capital City of Scotland, I began writing at an early … Continue reading →

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Tanka for the Moon

Posted on December 2, 2009 by T A Hillin-Smith

The white moon shadows the fiery chariot’s path. The sun’s face is dark with their kiss—forming a bond . . . a bright ring of endless light. ——————————————– Another poem from earlier years, inspired by A Ring of Endless Light by … Continue reading →

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Chrysanthemum and Nabu

Posted on November 16, 2009 by T A Hillin-Smith

“What is the infernal ruckus?” Nabu growled.  He stretched, first one smoky gray front paw and then the other, straight out, back arched and tail low.  He gave up on his nap.  Glancing about the room he noticed a third of … Continue reading →

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Winter Mornings

Posted on November 11, 2009 by T A Hillin-Smith

swaddled in blankets chilly air fanned around me staying forever

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