Category Archives: haibun

books

Posted on November 3, 2008 by lynsey gedye

Once there was a well known philosopher and scholar who devoted himself to the study of Zen for many years. On the day that he finally attained enlightenment, he took all of his books out into the yard, and burned … Continue reading →

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no writing. reading only.

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lynsey gedye

One of the nervous moments people experience is the thought of their parents – you know – doing it. Not doing it, doing IT. Somehow the thought of our grandparents doing it isn’t so bad, and great grandparents – well, … Continue reading →

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updates done

Posted on October 10, 2007 by lynsey gedye

Right, that’s that done then – I’ve finally got the AkoNet web site sorted. It hasn’t been a huge upgrade, more of the annual tidy up that should’ve (ahem) happened back in January/February (when, instead, we were packing ready to … Continue reading →

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rain is the new sunshine…

Posted on July 7, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Wellington, at the end of a relentlessly wet season. july rains even cool cats feel the blues The weather has been wonderfully overcast and wet for days, and the sun finally broke through today. I’m begining to sound completely british … Continue reading →

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more aussie poetry

Posted on April 29, 2006 by lynsey gedye

My writing pal in Perth, Kate, reports on the results of her poetry writing expertise. You’ve seen the t-shirts ‘will write for money’ – Kate needs to get a ‘Will write poetry for software’. Postmodern bartering? Congrats, Kate, you go … Continue reading →

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deep green moss

Posted on April 18, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Walking in the autumn afternoon, the botanical gardens seem indecisive. Is it autumn? Should my leaves change colour and fall? Angst filled moments about whether it is going to be winter soon, or not. The native plants seem more self-assured. … Continue reading →

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the new season

Posted on March 27, 2006 by lynsey gedye

We’re starting to move steadily into the autumnal season. We’re experiencing those indecisive days – hours of rain with some heat and the fret wafting in from the sea. It can be so lovely, as long as you’re not needing … Continue reading →

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music for sales

Posted on February 3, 2006 by lynsey gedye

The other day, I went to bennetts bookshop, the one next to irks. There were at least three customers, and one staff member, singing along to the ‘music to buy books to’. Recoiling in horror I stumbled up the stairs … Continue reading →

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leaves of grass

Posted on January 23, 2006 by lynsey gedye

Well, you come into the world like a blade of grass, you flourish through the summer, then the winter comes and you blow away. You’re gone and you never come back, so just enjoy life now. Burt Monroe … Continue reading →