tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84139961398053646992012-01-29T14:28:45.023+02:00a collage of random thoughts and everyday inspirationswashihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-42063121827490972212012-01-29T14:23:00.004+02:002012-01-29T14:23:43.093+02:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v0t8YoFPAFQ/TyU6GlR-IqI/AAAAAAAADXs/Sj0xmk5QiR0/s1600/lonely.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v0t8YoFPAFQ/TyU6GlR-IqI/AAAAAAAADXs/Sj0xmk5QiR0/s320/lonely.jpg" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[© Washi]</td></tr></tbody></table><br />i am all alone<br />with you on the other side<br />of the continent<br />~ a haiku by <b>Washi</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b><br /></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4206312182749097221?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-65952042851719758412012-01-22T14:18:00.002+02:002012-01-22T14:18:34.584+02:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2CvBxdVFDhQ/Txv-Ep-ZEDI/AAAAAAAADXc/hCFfPhfEwdA/s1600/S6303742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2CvBxdVFDhQ/Txv-Ep-ZEDI/AAAAAAAADXc/hCFfPhfEwdA/s320/S6303742.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oudekraal beach, Cape Town [© Washi]</td></tr></tbody></table>what a lovely day<br />fun under the cape town sun<br />living a charmed life&nbsp;<a class=" twitter-hashtag pretty-link" href="https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23CapeTown" rel="nofollow" title="#CapeTown"><s class="hash"></s></a><br />~ a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b><br /></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6595204285171975841?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-24727850834068137582011-10-24T13:50:00.001+02:002011-10-24T13:50:35.392+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Monday, 24th October 2011</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Nw9HPUoDNQ/TqVQ2WmVRzI/AAAAAAAADMk/RKYonIEjsRE/s1600/pink.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Nw9HPUoDNQ/TqVQ2WmVRzI/AAAAAAAADMk/RKYonIEjsRE/s320/pink.jpg.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br />oh how i love thee<br />my new pair of pink sneakers<br />cocooning my feet<br />- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-2472785083406813758?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-89751585448312353962011-10-21T21:48:00.001+02:002011-10-21T21:48:31.296+02:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e2UUmL2ZSx4/TqHMRxvto7I/AAAAAAAADLc/AFKb2LoVE6U/s1600/couple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e2UUmL2ZSx4/TqHMRxvto7I/AAAAAAAADLc/AFKb2LoVE6U/s320/couple.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.corbisimages.com/images/42-23954742.jpg?size=67&amp;uid=3f005985-3b31-4386-9d52-67d502871529">image source</a>]</td></tr></tbody></table><br />sublime saturday<br />many precious memories<br />with you at my side<br />- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi </b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8975158544831235396?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-38151632077611862302011-10-02T19:33:00.000+02:002011-10-02T19:33:37.256+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sunday, 2nd October 2011</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tMTOrnOKH0o/Toif3CTmNhI/AAAAAAAADJs/ZQW7TCqretQ/s1600/haikucollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="146" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tMTOrnOKH0o/Toif3CTmNhI/AAAAAAAADJs/ZQW7TCqretQ/s320/haikucollage.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[© Washi]</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">haiku collage has</div><div style="text-align: left;">a new look thanks to blogger!</div><div style="text-align: left;">love it already</div><div style="text-align: left;">- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3815163207761186230?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-51068646451037454332011-09-23T12:00:00.004+02:002011-09-23T12:07:44.736+02:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qGro8t_DZ0Y/TnxY1ysarwI/AAAAAAAADHw/I0mL6UarUFQ/s1600/basket.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qGro8t_DZ0Y/TnxY1ysarwI/AAAAAAAADHw/I0mL6UarUFQ/s320/basket.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655492913234882306" /></a><br /><p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="'font-family:"><span style="color:#3333ff;">to recharge my soul</span></span></p><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="'font-family:"><span style="color:#3333ff;">knit, purl and garter stitches</span></span></p><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="'font-family:"><span style="color:#3333ff;">for solace and bliss</span></span></p><span style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><span style="'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"><span style="color:#3333ff;">- a </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span style="color:#3333ff;">haiku</span></i><span style="color:#3333ff;"> by </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Washi</span></b></span> <p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5106864645103745433?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-19684532999190663742011-07-28T12:01:00.004+02:002011-07-28T12:04:17.614+02:00<p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pu_pVP6S2rA/TjEzl_NvXdI/AAAAAAAAC6s/B4QHg0AYKCQ/s1600/Ramadhan-Kareem-2-1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pu_pVP6S2rA/TjEzl_NvXdI/AAAAAAAAC6s/B4QHg0AYKCQ/s320/Ramadhan-Kareem-2-1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634341336534441426" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://arabiccalligraphy4u.blogspot.com/2009/08/ramadhan-kareem-for-all.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">art source</span></a><br /></p><p><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">family and friends</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">the month of blessings is near<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Ramadan Kareem!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">~ a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong><br /></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1968453299919066374?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-18405872508780450592011-07-27T15:59:00.003+02:002011-07-27T16:02:46.409+02:00<p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwbxsj1ABUg/TjAZ6KT12CI/AAAAAAAAC6k/mJzpjHHJWz8/s1600/AC-Alhamdulillah-I.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwbxsj1ABUg/TjAZ6KT12CI/AAAAAAAAC6k/mJzpjHHJWz8/s320/AC-Alhamdulillah-I.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634031620831172642" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.yourtruegreetings.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=2_7"><span style="font-size:78%;">art source</span></a><br /></p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="left">Alhamdulillah!<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></p><p align="left">for today is a good day</p><p align="left">all praise is to God</p><p align="left">~ a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1840587250878045059?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-65785859740553178642011-03-03T22:51:00.004+02:002011-03-05T23:55:26.052+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUGP0b8wCOg/TW__-NpdD-I/AAAAAAAAC14/VIk7ta5_PKA/s1600/ctbf2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NUGP0b8wCOg/TW__-NpdD-I/AAAAAAAAC14/VIk7ta5_PKA/s320/ctbf2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579959907615838178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /></div><br />totally immersed<br />so cannot hear anything...<br />when reading my book<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku </span>by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br />Find more <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2011/03/thursday-march-3-2011-book.html">books</a> over at Theme Thursday<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6578585974055317864?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-37754567316811887082011-02-17T09:22:00.004+02:002011-02-17T09:26:32.867+02:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PlUl1rRwoWk/TVzMycDqJUI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/6oT06P1DV2E/s1600/broken-heart-icon.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574555605674894658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PlUl1rRwoWk/TVzMycDqJUI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/6oT06P1DV2E/s320/broken-heart-icon.png" border="0" /></a><br />broken dreams and hopes<br />can my faith ever be restored?<br />yes! always a chance<br />- a <em>haiku </em>by <strong>Washi</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br />See more breaks at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2011/02/thursday-february-17-2011-break.html">Theme Thursday</a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3775456731681188708?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-54727746488891628952011-01-17T11:27:00.002+02:002011-01-17T11:34:19.511+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TTQLxDO7veI/AAAAAAAACyg/q_6UOgWZrW4/s1600/jump.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TTQLxDO7veI/AAAAAAAACyg/q_6UOgWZrW4/s320/jump.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563084377018842594" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">jump into your life,</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">take a deep breath and</span></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">reach new possibilities!</span></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Find more jumps at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2011/01/thursday-january-13-2011-jump.html">Theme Thursday</a></span></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5472774648889162895?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-38196928188903117432011-01-08T21:18:00.004+02:002011-01-08T21:34:28.657+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TSi5t6gFX9I/AAAAAAAACwQ/4TK-HK9m7ME/s1600/DSC00128.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TSi5t6gFX9I/AAAAAAAACwQ/4TK-HK9m7ME/s320/DSC00128.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559897938437955538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">This blogger finally overcame her fear of sea sickness, and sat on the top deck of a boat to view seals in the middle of shark-infested False Bay, Cape Town, December 2008 [© Washi]</span><br /></div><br />step into your life<br />away insecurities<br />enjoy the moment<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br />Find more stairs at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2011/01/thursday-january-6-2011-stairs.html">Theme Thursday</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3819692818890311743?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-12230741356715205472010-11-18T16:18:00.004+02:002010-11-18T16:30:23.800+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TOU2LzxlxpI/AAAAAAAACts/SOoDMz2udIg/s1600/roti.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TOU2LzxlxpI/AAAAAAAACts/SOoDMz2udIg/s320/roti.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540894493053929106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">My fave dish, Cape Malay roti and curry [© Washi]</span><br /></div><br />source of sustenance<br />also my greatest weakness -<br />food, how I love thee!<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br />Find more foodies over at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2010/11/thursday-november-18-2010-food.html">Theme Thursday</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1223074135671520547?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-82832113683586108342010-11-14T13:00:00.004+02:002010-11-14T13:10:46.323+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TN_CcBfGTjI/AAAAAAAACtE/t5qnnI8CHPk/s1600/4thbeach.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TN_CcBfGTjI/AAAAAAAACtE/t5qnnI8CHPk/s320/4thbeach.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539359853379997234" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Clifton's Fourth Beach, Cape Town, South Africa [© Washi]</span><br /><br /></div>fun day at the beach<br />sun, sand, shells and rolling waves<br />my way to relax<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br />Find more relaxing spots at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2010/11/thursday-november-11-2010-relax.html">Theme Thursday</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8283211368358610834?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-60108964687340458962010-11-04T21:28:00.002+02:002010-11-04T21:35:12.761+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TNMJZUfkkaI/AAAAAAAACs8/SPjMFxKn5M0/s1600/beach.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TNMJZUfkkaI/AAAAAAAACs8/SPjMFxKn5M0/s320/beach.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535778697570980258" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Dolphin Beach, Cape Town [© Washi]</div></span><div><br /><div>sandy white beaches</div><div>a treasure trove of sea shells</div><div>and lofty castles</div><div>- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Find more grains of sand at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2010/11/thursday-november-4-2010-sand.html">Theme Thursday</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6010896468734045896?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-35221757385646824972010-10-30T14:29:00.001+02:002010-10-30T14:31:45.847+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TMwPsY-eZFI/AAAAAAAACrQ/A6YBBHaWTdg/s1600/Monster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TMwPsY-eZFI/AAAAAAAACrQ/A6YBBHaWTdg/s320/Monster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533815297424647250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">© Washi</div></span><div><br /></div><div>the monster within</div><div>destroying my self-esteem...</div><div>time to get a grip!</div><div>- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Find more monsters at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2010/10/thursday-october-28-2010-monster.html">Theme Thursday</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3522175738564682497?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-60367911975116095212010-10-21T22:28:00.006+02:002010-10-21T22:41:22.043+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TMCjazk2LCI/AAAAAAAACpg/Jr2XQmAoCOQ/s1600/goldenchariot.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TMCjazk2LCI/AAAAAAAACpg/Jr2XQmAoCOQ/s320/goldenchariot.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530600023327648802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">A replica of King Tutankhamun's golden chariot at the Pharoanic Village on the Nile River, Cairo, Egypt [© Washi]</span><br /></div><br />ancient chariots<br />to modern automobiles<br />all still use the wheel<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br />find more wheels at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2010/10/thursday-october-21-2010-wheel.html">Theme Thursday</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6036791197511609521?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-18245705005200941152010-10-14T20:19:00.004+02:002010-10-14T20:47:20.421+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TLdKELHvHcI/AAAAAAAACpY/BukDTUn9hMw/s1600/knot.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TLdKELHvHcI/AAAAAAAACpY/BukDTUn9hMw/s320/knot.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527968503185743298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Hout Bay harbour, Cape Town [© Washi]</span><br /></div><br />wandering around<br />tied up in a twisted knot<br />why me! oh why me?<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku </span>by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br />Find more knots at <a href="http://themethursday.blogspot.com/2010/10/thursday-october-15-2010-knot.html">Theme Thursday</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1824570500520094115?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-15282461157356816032010-10-07T20:29:00.003+02:002010-10-07T20:36:08.614+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TK4R_1e58HI/AAAAAAAACok/ezJrPg6XO34/s1600/footballfriday.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TK4R_1e58HI/AAAAAAAACok/ezJrPg6XO34/s320/footballfriday.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525373581216313458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">My colleagues enjoying a friendly game during the World Cup, July 2010, Cape Town, South Africa [© Washi]</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Football</span><br /><br />the beautiful game<br />hosted on african soil -<br />a world united<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1528246115735681603?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-90093114882091086422010-10-03T15:38:00.003+02:002010-10-03T15:43:36.528+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TKiIEELIlTI/AAAAAAAACnc/kbrWbEhu4xE/s1600/al-quds.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TKiIEELIlTI/AAAAAAAACnc/kbrWbEhu4xE/s320/al-quds.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523814546391209266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">[© Washi]</div></span><div><br /></div><div>a city besieged</div><div>its inhabitants exiled</div><div>can peace ever reign?</div><div>- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-9009311488209108642?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-66352090683056412502010-09-30T20:06:00.002+02:002010-09-30T20:15:03.593+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TKTSUoh33_I/AAAAAAAACnU/KIzyYL3oMIA/s1600/S6302074.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TKTSUoh33_I/AAAAAAAACnU/KIzyYL3oMIA/s320/S6302074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522770294981779442" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">A fenced off neighbourbood across from Giza, Cairo, Egypt [© Washi]</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><div><b>Fencesitter</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div>sitting on the fence</div><div>dithering and hoping not..</div><div>to participate</div></div><div>- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6635209068305641250?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-22886431792876004082010-07-31T13:06:00.003+02:002010-07-31T13:19:31.707+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TFQEh3uZeFI/AAAAAAAACg8/lIkpRTMchuo/s1600/Salah+ad-Din+waqf.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TFQEh3uZeFI/AAAAAAAACg8/lIkpRTMchuo/s320/Salah+ad-Din+waqf.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500026024866969682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">The Salah ad-Din Ayubbi waqf that he built in the Old City, Jerusalem [© Washi]</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />islam's warrior<br />salah ad-din ayubbi<br />fierce yet chivalrous<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku </span>by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br /><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-2288643179287600408?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-55397533250943521882010-07-24T20:01:00.004+02:002010-07-24T20:10:05.454+02:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TEsrTGKXoNI/AAAAAAAACe8/gt34eNmlywM/s1600/Blue+hat1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 309px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TEsrTGKXoNI/AAAAAAAACe8/gt34eNmlywM/s320/Blue+hat1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497535377207435474" border="0" /></a>© Washi<br /></div><br />wearing my blue hat<br />leaves me smiling all over!<br />going out to play<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5539753325094352188?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-19393612133810834872010-06-08T13:29:00.004+02:002010-06-08T18:35:24.806+02:00<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TA4p7P6ieqI/AAAAAAAACPM/Yp-o6ILPjhY/s1600/Latuff2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480363894417554082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TA4p7P6ieqI/AAAAAAAACPM/Yp-o6ILPjhY/s320/Latuff2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://latuff2.deviantart.com/#/d2raqmj"><span style="font-size:78%;">Illustration</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> by Carlos Latuff</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">obliteration</div><div align="left">wanted by prison warders</div><div align="left">uncle sam protects!</div><div align="left">- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><div align="left"><strong><br /></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><br /></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1939361213381083487?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-62308927456991694862010-06-06T22:59:00.002+02:002010-06-06T23:04:39.403+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TAwMft1CAQI/AAAAAAAACPE/64L-4G7U6S4/s1600/stalking.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/TAwMft1CAQI/AAAAAAAACPE/64L-4G7U6S4/s320/stalking.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479768585620553986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://latuff2.deviantart.com/#/d2r53x9"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Illustration</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> by Carlos Latuff</span></div><div><br /><div>huge killing machine</div><div>overpowering aid ships</div><div>no gaza entry</div><div>- a <i>haiku</i> by <b>Washi</b></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6230892745699169486?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-84050873035237633652010-03-22T21:11:00.002+02:002010-03-22T21:20:14.076+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S6fBVkPbLAI/AAAAAAAACF0/X7Gz_rZiA4U/s1600-h/lionel-messi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S6fBVkPbLAI/AAAAAAAACF0/X7Gz_rZiA4U/s320/lionel-messi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451538450205060098" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://rescindedred.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/lionel-messi-bacelona-1-zaragoza-0-1086.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">lionel messi<br />la liga hat trick scorer<br />yay barcelona<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8405087303523763365?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-80075197611480889862010-02-27T21:59:00.003+02:002010-02-27T22:03:41.052+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S4l6E4RwQDI/AAAAAAAACEs/xSFKEON-4h8/s1600-h/patricklin.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S4l6E4RwQDI/AAAAAAAACEs/xSFKEON-4h8/s320/patricklin.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443015848898871346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">A meteorologist monitors the tsunami situation from his computer in Taiwan's central weather bureau after a 8.8-magnitude quake struck Chile Saturday. Japan's meteorological agency warned that a tsunami might be generated in large areas of the Pacific following the massive earthquake near the coast of Chile. [Photograph by: PATRICK LIN, AFP/Getty Images]<br /></span><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">today the earth shook<br />generating tsunami<br />universe calling?<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8007519761148088986?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-47470845326744965082010-02-22T15:08:00.003+02:002010-02-22T15:21:03.935+02:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S4KCIZdRkDI/AAAAAAAACEM/1yu_qATqyyU/s1600-h/bedjump.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441054380601217074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S4KCIZdRkDI/AAAAAAAACEM/1yu_qATqyyU/s320/bedjump.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Fishermen enjoy a previous incarnation of JUMP at Kalk Bay harbour. Last week JUMP was <a href="http://www.infectingthecity.com/2010/whats-on/productions/jump/">INFECTING THE CITY 2010</a>. [photo: Inge Prins]</span><br /><br /><div>remember those days? </div><div>we loved jumping on our beds </div><div>reliving the fun </div><div>- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4747084532674496508?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-33753833309422133682010-02-20T10:43:00.002+02:002010-02-20T10:48:28.744+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S3-hl7MdYzI/AAAAAAAACDc/Twcbr0ow_zM/s1600-h/sudan.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S3-hl7MdYzI/AAAAAAAACDc/Twcbr0ow_zM/s320/sudan.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440244547804029746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HhLbk7IHrR1GuY6frQPGPA">picture source</a><br /><br /><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">murder and mayhem<br />death on the nile with poirot<br />investigating<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku </span>by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br /><br /></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3375383330942213368?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-31818317775503205182010-02-07T00:41:00.002+02:002010-02-07T00:45:06.710+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S23wia4LXkI/AAAAAAAACAM/p6ivmE5y4WE/s1600-h/ball_taxi.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 281px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S23wia4LXkI/AAAAAAAACAM/p6ivmE5y4WE/s320/ball_taxi.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435264799427223106" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><br />floating taxi ball<br />offside rule does not apply<br />take a ride with me<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3181831777550320518?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-17273085167541029802010-01-29T10:09:00.003+02:002010-01-29T10:13:44.036+02:00<a href="http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/files/images/uid40081/Couch_Potato_Finished.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432071437930133202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 303px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S2KYMURe9tI/AAAAAAAAB98/pr3_ylww57w/s320/Couch_Potato.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">picture source</span> </a><br /><br /><div>crippling lethargy</div><div>get moving couch potato</div><div>life is passing!</div><div>- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1727308516754102980?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-2812252135064565802010-01-14T21:10:00.002+02:002010-01-14T21:15:53.375+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S09tTejOtFI/AAAAAAAAB9E/4eEOwE06waQ/s1600-h/mirror.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/S09tTejOtFI/AAAAAAAAB9E/4eEOwE06waQ/s320/mirror.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426676257390507090" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">matronly figure<br />stares at me in the mirror<br />skinny girl no more<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-281225213506456580?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-36561502207307027502010-01-01T18:20:00.003+02:002010-01-01T18:30:22.116+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sz4i0gmbg6I/AAAAAAAAB5c/pH0QsEtuG_Y/s1600-h/blue_moon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sz4i0gmbg6I/AAAAAAAAB5c/pH0QsEtuG_Y/s320/blue_moon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421809286900319138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.capetowndailyphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/blue_moon_new_year_IMG_2527.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><br />blue moon shining bright<br />over the cape town sky to<br />welcome twenty-ten<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3656150220730702750?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-5602827035315569792009-12-30T16:27:00.001+02:002009-12-30T16:30:45.869+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sztj5RCl9yI/AAAAAAAAB5E/YlO7n8q9ORc/s1600-h/S6301741.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sztj5RCl9yI/AAAAAAAAB5E/YlO7n8q9ORc/s320/S6301741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421036411948496674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">bright bourgainvilla<br />ruby red spilling over<br />walled-in patio<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-560282703531556979?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-63374608016726544362009-12-26T17:14:00.002+02:002009-12-26T17:17:18.261+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SzYo0RBHRrI/AAAAAAAAB48/5XvJaF_gtgc/s1600-h/S6301706.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SzYo0RBHRrI/AAAAAAAAB48/5XvJaF_gtgc/s320/S6301706.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419564079973353138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content"><br />loved ones and laughter<br />a white beach christmas party<br />happy sunny day<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6337460801672654436?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-40248172982836896352009-12-21T15:18:00.002+02:002009-12-21T15:21:47.000+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sy92PELjllI/AAAAAAAAB4c/6OkMGowR0RU/s1600-h/lovelorn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sy92PELjllI/AAAAAAAAB4c/6OkMGowR0RU/s320/lovelorn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417678877942322770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://timmaughanbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/5cm3.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><span class="status-body"> <span class="entry-content"><br />unrequited love<br />a teen's worst nightmare come true<br />get over yourself!<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4024817298283689635?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-52556251107497843042009-12-20T15:38:00.003+02:002009-12-20T15:40:46.818+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sy4pMOZ5tHI/AAAAAAAAB4U/X47LLChuH5w/s1600-h/S6301692.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sy4pMOZ5tHI/AAAAAAAAB4U/X47LLChuH5w/s320/S6301692.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417312691775190130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">in holiday mode<br />resting and relaxing<br />not a worldly care<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5255625110749784304?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-89394484056577284782009-12-08T23:40:00.003+02:002009-12-08T23:45:22.352+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sx7ImIMS0fI/AAAAAAAAB2c/NCXqHa7h6-w/s1600-h/hive.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sx7ImIMS0fI/AAAAAAAAB2c/NCXqHa7h6-w/s320/hive.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412984359505547762" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_375/1237148338tn42VM.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><br /><span class="status-body"> <span class="actions"><div> <a id="status_star_6471312081" class="fav-action fav" title="un-favorite this tweet"></a></div></span><span class="entry-content">Worker bees can leave<br />Even drones can fly away<br />The queen is their slave<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Flash</span>*<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">* Flash is my nephew's <span style="font-style: italic;">nom de plume<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8939448405657728478?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-51846114327674534902009-12-06T16:23:00.004+02:002009-12-06T16:28:44.745+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sxu_MR2VZLI/AAAAAAAAB1s/5sN2melU0YQ/s1600-h/jabulani.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sxu_MR2VZLI/AAAAAAAAB1s/5sN2melU0YQ/s320/jabulani.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412129594886415538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1143498.html">FIFA.com</a></span><br /><br />excitement abound<br />we cannot believe the time<br />is upon us - yay!<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Jabulani.html">* definition of jabulani</a><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5184611432767453490?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-43474224000105703922009-12-01T20:54:00.002+02:002009-12-01T20:58:32.744+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SxVm_SyT-eI/AAAAAAAAB0M/Vq-jWL61DMw/s1600/S6301640.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SxVm_SyT-eI/AAAAAAAAB0M/Vq-jWL61DMw/s320/S6301640.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410343764916173282" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><br /><span class="status-body"><span class="entry-content">howling cape doctor<br />scattering dandelions<br />over the valley<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4347422400010570392?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-34162477179267981972009-11-26T13:28:00.003+02:002009-11-26T13:30:36.912+02:00<a href="http://aslcdn.celebuzz.com/images/2008/03/isla-fisher-shopaholic-031108-0004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408372922407378002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sw5mhKTu3FI/AAAAAAAABzc/gxGKZ-5ckQQ/s320/shopaholic.jpg" border="0" /> picture source</a><br /><br />ultimate shopper<br />chasing all sales and bargains<br />credit crunch be hanged!<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi<br /></strong><br /><br /><p> </p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3416247717926798197?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-82572534984777256772009-11-25T13:16:00.004+02:002009-11-25T13:21:16.975+02:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sw0SaytKZ-I/AAAAAAAABy8/RjAeQMd-DBA/s1600/on_the_way.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407998979038930914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sw0SaytKZ-I/AAAAAAAABy8/RjAeQMd-DBA/s320/on_the_way.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: Abid Katib/Getty Images<br />Jan 18, 2005</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />excitement builds up<br />on our way to mina to start...<br />lifetime journey<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8257253498477725677?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-36272242325352271912009-11-20T10:10:00.001+02:002009-11-20T10:12:30.907+02:00<a href="http://rlv.zcache.com/happy_face_stickers-p217475110448342518qjcl_400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406095514588648530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SwZPOlDjlFI/AAAAAAAAByU/sFyIBOw0c-w/s320/happy.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;"> picture source</span></a><br /><br /><div>african summer</div><div>unbridled enjoyment</div><div>descends upon us!</div><div>- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3627224232535227191?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-35966463129876168552009-11-19T21:29:00.003+02:002009-11-19T21:32:54.407+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SwWdEelMpiI/AAAAAAAAByM/j4mJ-Xd_ssw/s1600/traveler.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SwWdEelMpiI/AAAAAAAAByM/j4mJ-Xd_ssw/s320/traveler.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405899627982267938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://wellalarm.com/images/scenarios/scenario_traveler_01.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><br />i am thursday's child<br />perpetual traveller -<br />arrives and departs<br />- <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3596646312987616855?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-42743750466841133772009-11-19T21:20:00.002+02:002009-11-19T21:24:05.585+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SwWbC3nKOEI/AAAAAAAAByE/PdS3IyFG6mo/s1600/pic4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SwWbC3nKOEI/AAAAAAAAByE/PdS3IyFG6mo/s320/pic4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405897401318389826" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><br />row of hydrangeas<br />cultivated to grow<br />in abandonment<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4274375046684113377?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-90396658402956502252009-11-12T07:56:00.001+02:002009-11-12T07:58:21.919+02:00<a href="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5231605/296823_Full.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403092262464403138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SvujyTDaNsI/AAAAAAAABw8/UklY7HSgYEA/s320/origamibox.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">picture source</span> </a><br /><br /><div>think outside the box<br />open your mind and see the…<br />possibilities<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-9039665840295650225?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-64577139371858747672009-11-08T19:15:00.002+02:002009-11-08T19:18:27.440+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Svb9MXSZjrI/AAAAAAAABwE/OclubH15syI/s1600-h/DSC00028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Svb9MXSZjrI/AAAAAAAABwE/OclubH15syI/s320/DSC00028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401783191928934066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">[© Washi]</span><br /><br />other perspectives<br />makes us look at life again<br />with different eyes<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6457713937185874767?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-3540386391993947452009-11-08T09:59:00.003+02:002009-11-08T10:01:29.176+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SvZ6oSdy1RI/AAAAAAAABv8/zX6rljc-bUc/s1600-h/fynbos.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SvZ6oSdy1RI/AAAAAAAABv8/zX6rljc-bUc/s320/fynbos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401639635647649042" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.capeofgoodhope.co.za/images/fynbos.jpg">picture source</a><br /><br />droplets glistening<br />on the fynbos like tears<br />spring rain in cape town<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-354038639199394745?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-57778412783869200382009-11-07T22:19:00.002+02:002009-11-07T22:21:30.158+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SvXWiGtYorI/AAAAAAAABv0/WyPss2sgfPc/s1600-h/twitter_birds.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SvXWiGtYorI/AAAAAAAABv0/WyPss2sgfPc/s320/twitter_birds.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401459209505645234" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="ttp://divageekdesigns.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/twitter_birds_web_preview1.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><br />ameliorate<br />making washi's day better<br />hooray for twitter!<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5777841278386920038?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-30300732266435182002009-10-25T13:41:00.003+02:002009-10-25T13:45:00.446+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SuQ5swRT-oI/AAAAAAAABtM/TR1MzH0nLYw/s1600-h/souq+waqif.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SuQ5swRT-oI/AAAAAAAABtM/TR1MzH0nLYw/s320/souq+waqif.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396501694531238530" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.oilpaintingsonline.com/Landscapes-Gallery/souk-waqif.php">picture source</a></span><br /><br />aromatic smells<br />wondrous sights and sounds beckon...<br />to the souk I go<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3030073226643518200?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-19009365996668976912009-10-13T21:43:00.000+02:002009-10-13T21:48:43.810+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/StTZONEiVBI/AAAAAAAABqQ/91gMPhFFQZE/s1600-h/stitcher.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/StTZONEiVBI/AAAAAAAABqQ/91gMPhFFQZE/s320/stitcher.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392173491919410194" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.everythingyouneedle.co.uk/images/gallery/gallery1.jpg">picture source</a></span><br /><br />creative stitching -<br />satin painting on linen<br />one cross at a time<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1900936599666897691?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-81810330986877795422009-07-13T21:56:00.000+02:002009-07-13T21:59:46.351+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SluRxmHAmII/AAAAAAAABTY/APdiZ-mbdv8/s1600-h/angler.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 189px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SluRxmHAmII/AAAAAAAABTY/APdiZ-mbdv8/s320/angler.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358036462916900994" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Picture courtesy of <a href="http://photo.net/photos/Bob%20Rock">Bob Rock Photography</a></span><br /><br />angler on the beach:<br />the tide is going out now<br />sun sets on this day<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8181033098687779542?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-48318932260998498902009-07-04T00:16:00.000+02:002009-07-04T00:21:33.509+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sk6D_8usxFI/AAAAAAAABKc/DxWu5T30BYU/s1600-h/traffic-cartoon.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sk6D_8usxFI/AAAAAAAABKc/DxWu5T30BYU/s320/traffic-cartoon.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354362141647094866" border="0" /></a><br />late again for work!<br />crawling along bit by bit<br />rush hour for tortoise<br />- a<span style="font-style: italic;"> haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4831893226099849890?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-31796195911291123332009-06-24T22:02:00.000+02:002009-06-24T22:05:37.520+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SkKGsZY_zLI/AAAAAAAABF0/CxsfnHEhtk0/s1600-h/Jimmy+Choo+Hedi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SkKGsZY_zLI/AAAAAAAABF0/CxsfnHEhtk0/s320/Jimmy+Choo+Hedi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350987404557667506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.jimmychoo.com/">Jimmy Choo</a> shoes</span><br /><br />love my boots and shoes<br />can we ever have enough?<br />come on winter sales<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3179619591129112333?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-91411715981000752712009-06-22T20:21:00.000+02:002009-06-22T20:25:04.339+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sj_MComRwoI/AAAAAAAABE0/4W60TirY9Dw/s1600-h/Beach-Sarongs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sj_MComRwoI/AAAAAAAABE0/4W60TirY9Dw/s320/Beach-Sarongs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350219227969208962" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture source: <a href="http://catalogs.indiamart.com/">Indiamart</a></span><br /><br />a batik sarong<br />is the best garment to wear<br />on hot summer days<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-9141171598100075271?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-8909767612970063342009-06-21T14:32:00.000+02:002009-06-21T14:38:48.502+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sj4ps-eeEYI/AAAAAAAABEs/9-0Us7Q0FsM/s1600-h/cream-of-chicken-soup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sj4ps-eeEYI/AAAAAAAABEs/9-0Us7Q0FsM/s320/cream-of-chicken-soup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349759260024508802" border="0" /></a><br />hearty chicken soup:<br />just what I need to comfort<br />and warm up my soul<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-890976761297006334?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-52455810680594435632009-06-14T12:54:00.000+02:002009-06-14T12:59:45.715+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SjTXqJFK7hI/AAAAAAAABAs/-KgWcy6M5SM/s1600-h/1406_DirtyFalls_lukelanteme.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SjTXqJFK7hI/AAAAAAAABAs/-KgWcy6M5SM/s320/1406_DirtyFalls_lukelanteme.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347135776587705874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.capetown.travel/blog/entry/cape_waterfall_flickr_pic_of_the_day/">Cape Town Tourism</a>/Luke Lanterme<br /></span><br />flowing waterfall<br />cascading down the mountain<br />truly wondrous sight<br />- a<span style="font-style: italic;"> haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5245581068059443563?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-60322291640448580892009-06-13T12:28:00.000+02:002009-06-13T12:30:48.047+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SjN_iBDmR3I/AAAAAAAABAc/Fj4h3Rto97g/s1600-h/arabproverb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SjN_iBDmR3I/AAAAAAAABAc/Fj4h3Rto97g/s320/arabproverb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346757404994717554" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Arabic-Proverb/188111">Behance Network</a></span><br /><br /><br />proverbs are like gems:<br />timeless pithy saying for<br />all to use wisely<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6032229164044858089?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-9651766657938558342009-06-10T21:26:00.000+02:002009-06-10T21:28:32.354+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SjAJN5-yKVI/AAAAAAAAA-k/1GTfqOkPZqk/s1600-h/City2010Logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SjAJN5-yKVI/AAAAAAAAA-k/1GTfqOkPZqk/s320/City2010Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345782892195883346" border="0" /></a><br />one year to kick-off!<br />the mother city welcomes<br />the world to our shores<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-965176665793855834?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-56117123480187911502009-06-08T21:25:00.000+02:002009-06-09T07:15:04.732+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Si1nTN9sMHI/AAAAAAAAA9k/749cV_o0aGY/s1600-h/Snow-Clad-Trees.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345041912622231666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Si1nTN9sMHI/AAAAAAAAA9k/749cV_o0aGY/s320/Snow-Clad-Trees.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.luminous-landscape.com/images/Snow-Clad-Trees.jpg">Luminous Landscape</a></span><br /><br /><br />winter has arrived<br />on the african mountain!<br />cut off by the snow<br />- a <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">haiku</span> by <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5611712348018791150?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-87487140235207046382009-06-03T22:21:00.000+02:002009-06-08T21:44:27.646+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SibcaAcOKsI/AAAAAAAAA8k/Lm2uvzjomlc/s1600-h/DSC00073.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SibcaAcOKsI/AAAAAAAAA8k/Lm2uvzjomlc/s320/DSC00073.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343200347274750658" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>voracious reader!<br /><div>blind to the world around me</div><div>totally immersed</div><div>- a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Washi</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8748714023520704638?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-48916799260097511642009-06-01T20:47:00.000+02:002009-06-01T20:52:40.839+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SiQjKTACajI/AAAAAAAAA70/nkV0aE0IUlk/s1600-h/yarn1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 250px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SiQjKTACajI/AAAAAAAAA70/nkV0aE0IUlk/s320/yarn1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342433717774346802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://lionbrandyarnstudio.com/">Lion Brand Yarns</a></span><br /><br />knitting up a storm<br />from yarn to garment:<br />one loving stitch at a time<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4891679926009751164?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-14046197956377879872009-05-27T11:50:00.000+02:002009-05-27T11:52:12.143+02:00<strong></strong><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sh0NHy3BkjI/AAAAAAAAA7U/KBg2uAtGn_I/s1600-h/dragonboatfestival.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340439160694084146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 215px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sh0NHy3BkjI/AAAAAAAAA7U/KBg2uAtGn_I/s320/dragonboatfestival.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Fifth lunar month brings<br />The dragon boat festival:</div><div>Happy Chinese feast</div><div>- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1404619795637787987?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-936177823754485792009-05-27T08:48:00.000+02:002009-05-27T08:50:19.807+02:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/ShziZ45M5lI/AAAAAAAAA7M/NDLdPMl_zQQ/s1600-h/logo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340392192551478866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/ShziZ45M5lI/AAAAAAAAA7M/NDLdPMl_zQQ/s320/logo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Unifying sport:<br />Africa’s season to host</div><div>The beautiful game</div><div>- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-93617782375448579?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-37590512516819367242009-05-21T10:13:00.000+02:002009-05-21T10:16:01.068+02:00<strong></strong><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/ShUNoWDEgDI/AAAAAAAAA50/YKwQ8wjHp1M/s1600-h/workstation.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338187920081977394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/ShUNoWDEgDI/AAAAAAAAA50/YKwQ8wjHp1M/s320/workstation.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>Hamster in a cage</div><div>Running around and around:</div><div>Chasing my own tail</div><div>- a <em>haiku </em>by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3759051251681936724?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-62798276593468216952009-05-17T19:34:00.000+02:002009-05-17T19:38:23.348+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/ShBLMeRWkaI/AAAAAAAAA5M/L1LEURVrh2k/s1600-h/ramadan7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/ShBLMeRWkaI/AAAAAAAAA5M/L1LEURVrh2k/s320/ramadan7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336848236090397090" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/observing_ramadan.html">Boston Globe</a> (David Furst/AFP/Getty Images)</span><br /><br />Walled in and trampled<br />Disappearing Palestine:<br />Land of extinction<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6279827659346821695?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-89485208270949555242009-05-17T01:48:00.000+02:002009-05-17T01:51:13.675+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sg9RPvDpMiI/AAAAAAAAA48/W1aZXZNcyQ8/s1600-h/recycle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sg9RPvDpMiI/AAAAAAAAA48/W1aZXZNcyQ8/s320/recycle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336573414228963874" border="0" /></a><br />Eco-Warrior...<br />Reduce your carbon footprint<br />Plant trees and recycle<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8948520827094955524?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-76499091628284980792009-05-15T07:40:00.000+02:002009-05-15T10:13:04.987+02:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sg0T_IsNG9I/AAAAAAAAA4M/kTldB_CuqWw/s1600-h/stormyct.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335943108889484242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sg0T_IsNG9I/AAAAAAAAA4M/kTldB_CuqWw/s320/stormyct.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.capetowndailyphoto.com/uploaded_images/IMG_7320-712366.jpg">cape town daily photo</a></span></div><br /><div></div><div>Anticipated<br />Steely clouds and gale force winds<br />At the Cape of Storms<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-7649909162828498079?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-59332531754446525792009-05-14T21:30:00.000+02:002009-05-15T07:11:48.787+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgxxrfgpQEI/AAAAAAAAA4E/jnTHO2yQ3Uo/s1600-h/koran_new.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335764650533929026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 315px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgxxrfgpQEI/AAAAAAAAA4E/jnTHO2yQ3Uo/s320/koran_new.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/05/photogalleries/timbouctu/">National Geographic News</a> (Chris Rainier)</span><br /><br />Dusty Timbaktu<br />Home of ancient manuscripts<br />Deep dark Africa?<br />- a <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">haiku</span> by <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-5933253175444652579?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-6629340143522779512009-05-14T13:11:00.000+02:002009-05-14T13:15:15.743+02:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sgv9N7EZ1eI/AAAAAAAAA3k/9-g_qZ_YQEc/s1600-h/mornstar1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335636599186773474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sgv9N7EZ1eI/AAAAAAAAA3k/9-g_qZ_YQEc/s320/mornstar1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Sharply crisp morning<br />Shining bright in fading dark<br />A new dawn beacon<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by Washi<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-662934014352277951?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-19247223551124587992009-05-13T20:09:00.000+02:002009-05-13T20:14:12.865+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgsNqcFVWyI/AAAAAAAAA3U/Ft4WpFV8ryg/s1600-h/bw+cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgsNqcFVWyI/AAAAAAAAA3U/Ft4WpFV8ryg/s320/bw+cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335373206294715170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Economic crunch<br />Dark and gloomy days ahead<br />Disillusionment<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-1924722355112458799?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-2167384340468008052009-05-13T13:13:00.000+02:002009-05-13T13:22:56.974+02:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgqtY3yficI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Hu4ClIAGBS8/s1600-h/khalilshah.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335267351377971650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgqtY3yficI/AAAAAAAAA2s/Hu4ClIAGBS8/s320/khalilshah.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">photo by Khalil Shah</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Gone now Apartheid!</div><div>No pressure to work unveiled</div><div>Free to wear hijab</div><div>- a <em>haiku </em>by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-216738434046800805?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-79994998741389606292009-05-12T22:07:00.000+02:002009-05-13T10:13:22.919+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgnZH6BokNI/AAAAAAAAA2k/YeVBY4tGhy8/s1600-h/jacarandas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335033963455484114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgnZH6BokNI/AAAAAAAAA2k/YeVBY4tGhy8/s320/jacarandas.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">picture courtesy of <a href="http://blogs.thetimes.co.za/somethingtodo/tag/jacaranda-tree/">The Times Blogs</a> (Moeketsi Moticoe)</span><br /><br />Lovely canopy<br />Lavender jacarandas<br />Capture the moment!<br />- a <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">haiku </span>by <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-7999499874138960629?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-78253990764613167162009-05-12T07:36:00.000+02:002009-05-13T07:52:55.176+02:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgkLUnqsiYI/AAAAAAAAA2U/d3KftDMz93I/s1600-h/Israeli_raid_in_Gaza.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334807682470414722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 189px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgkLUnqsiYI/AAAAAAAAA2U/d3KftDMz93I/s320/Israeli_raid_in_Gaza.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">cartoon by </span><a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/usermedia/image/6/large/israeli_raid_gaza.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;">Latuff</span></a></div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div>Strip of Discontent<br />No flowers blossom in gloom<br />Peace trees bear no fruit<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-7825399076461316716?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-63193076519929865082009-05-11T21:31:00.001+02:002009-05-12T07:25:51.135+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sgh9UoxqrmI/AAAAAAAAA2M/VzQCobZMuSA/s1600-h/Dad.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334651552116944482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sgh9UoxqrmI/AAAAAAAAA2M/VzQCobZMuSA/s320/Dad.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> drawing by Washi</span><br /><br /><br />We miss our Daddy<br />Who was our hero!<br />Yet see him in his grandkids<br />- a <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">haiku</span> by <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Washi<br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-6319307651992986508?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-47970261103988757062009-05-11T07:48:00.000+02:002009-05-11T07:50:54.030+02:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sge8ec-7D3I/AAAAAAAAA18/KXs63lKgANI/s1600-h/Photogen_CXF348.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334439515005849458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/Sge8ec-7D3I/AAAAAAAAA18/KXs63lKgANI/s320/Photogen_CXF348.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Monday comes too soon!<br />Another week of hard toil<br />Weekend seems so far<br />- a <em>haiku</em> by <strong>Washi</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-4797026110398875706?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-84202465900587863972009-05-10T19:31:00.001+02:002009-05-10T20:28:50.260+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgcPkk1KBKI/AAAAAAAAA1s/c2Bxr5D-CVs/s1600-h/Photogen_NAF241.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgcPkk1KBKI/AAAAAAAAA1s/c2Bxr5D-CVs/s320/Photogen_NAF241.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334249404679980194" border="0" /></a><br />Sunday morning bliss<br />In the Autumn sun -<br />Enjoy a leisurely day<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-8420246590058786397?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-31988262946018482432009-05-10T19:03:00.000+02:002009-05-10T20:28:31.807+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgcJN9NGCTI/AAAAAAAAA1c/JG6rXLAdDAY/s1600-h/S2A158.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgcJN9NGCTI/AAAAAAAAA1c/JG6rXLAdDAY/s320/S2A158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334242419016075570" border="0" /></a><br />Holy pilgrimage:<br />One of Islam’s five pillars<br />Amazing journey<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3198826294601848243?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413996139805364699.post-32410046634744115872009-05-10T18:57:00.000+02:002009-05-10T20:27:48.857+02:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgcIQ2YJMpI/AAAAAAAAA1U/WWcR_5lolxc/s1600-h/S6301058.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PkY62fuJOiY/SgcIQ2YJMpI/AAAAAAAAA1U/WWcR_5lolxc/s320/S6301058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334241369211351698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shared Joy</span><br /><br />Haiku is good fun<br />Try it yourself and you can<br />Share the joy with us<br />- a <span style="font-style: italic;">haiku</span> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Washi<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8413996139805364699-3241004663474411587?l=haikucollage.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>washihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655996134568994216noreply@blogger.com0