I snap photographs
And write another haiku
Sipping ginger tea
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” Liminal Snapshots are my attempt to capture the state of “the river” (the world around me) and “the man” (myself) in the present moment. The act of photographing and haikuing helps me connect more deeply with myself and the world around me. Posting to this blog helps me overcome one of my weaknesses, sharing my work. The ultimate goal is to see the patterns or details of myself and the world that are obscured by the rush of daily life. Eventually, the haikus may become paragraphs and those paragraphs in turn might become essays. But a simple haiku is a good place to start.
When my mind fails me
I compose a new haiku
First thought’s the best thought
– Toilet thoughts
The Liminal Snapshots rules are simple.
- Take one photograph each day. Bonus points if I take someone’s portrait.
- Write one haiku immediately before or after taking the photograph. The haikus can be traditional or American.
- Publish the photos and haikus to the blog once a week.
- No posting to social media.
That’s it for now. The rules may change as I do. Until then, thank you for reading. Stay groovy!
