A beautiful piece of Haiku! It's definitely a very magical moment when you can feel that love surrounding you, making everything brighter, and changing your perception of the world. It's like going from black and white to colour, a bit like 'Bewitched' did! Haha... 🏯😎🏯
Dive into the myth of Walpurgis, a legendary witch tied to the ancient Harz Mountains of Germany. Each year on the night of April 30th, her spirit is honored at the Witches' Dance Place, where locals and visitors gather to celebrate the fabled Walpurgis Night.
That's so true! Live music can be absolutely magical, and there's nothing quite like the experience of hearing a gifted vocalist perform in person... 🏯😎🏯
Absolutely! Green spaces are so important, especially in cities. They add so much beauty, and more importantly, they soak up pollutants and help clean the air! 🏯😎🏯
Hi! They're a lot of fun, for sure. We've been doing this weekly Event dedicated to them for about six months now, and it's been really lovely. I also just celebrated my two-year Substack Anniversary with a little Post earlier this week. It's amazing I've been here that long already. The time goes so quickly! Hope things are going well for you, too. I have a lot of catching up to do on here, but I noticed you've recently published a poetry magazine. Congratulations! That's so wonderful to have your words in print, and such a fantastic achievement. I've been focussing on Kindle this year, but I'm definitely hoping to move towards print books myself soon. I even have a space saved on the shelf in readiness! Haha... 🏯😎🏯
That’s great! I love Haikus. And congratulations to you on two years! Time flies!! And thank you :). The relief of finishing up a project is the best part! I think I slept for two days. lol. ox
Thanks! That is much appreciated. Although it's only been two years, I feel like I've learnt a lot from being here, and it's really helped me grow as a writer. Discovering Microfiction has been a particular highlight. I even ended up doing a book about it! Haha! And yes, I completely agree, finishing a project is always incredibly satisfying, but it can also be incredibly exhausting, as well... 🏯😎🏯
I am always behind! I must catchup - but is there such a thing? My book pile is also ridiculous! What is it about getting older and at Christmas all we do is exchange books? lol. I think we just don’t need much anymore. Sometimes my brain feels very overwhelmed. We love to read but we really love to write too. It’s a lot! Projects are a total miracle! So glad you accomplished a book too and are doing well here Chris :) ox
Your sweet lips meet mine
The world is transformed and new
And evil is gone
A beautiful piece of Haiku! It's definitely a very magical moment when you can feel that love surrounding you, making everything brighter, and changing your perception of the world. It's like going from black and white to colour, a bit like 'Bewitched' did! Haha... 🏯😎🏯
Magical twilight
Birds singing good night, sweet Sun !
Light becomes rose red
Thanks , Chris !
You're very welcome! That's a very magical part of the day, for sure, full of wondrous sights and precious moments... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you, Jeannine !
Thank you , Bill !
Now you see Tarot
Twitch your nose. Pick a card, view,
Bewitched by Auntie. .
Haha! The nose twitching was great, and a very fun part of the show... 🏯😎🏯
Walpurgis Magic Haiku Series
Dive into the myth of Walpurgis, a legendary witch tied to the ancient Harz Mountains of Germany. Each year on the night of April 30th, her spirit is honored at the Witches' Dance Place, where locals and visitors gather to celebrate the fabled Walpurgis Night.
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Harz cliffs guard the vale,
magic braids the mountain winds,
drums awaken stone.
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At the dance-hall peak,
witches stir the April night,
magic threads the fire.
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Pines lean in to watch,
magic circles blaze the ground,
stars applaud the spell.
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Thale’s ridges hum,
magic echoes down the gorge,
rivers learn the tune.
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Walpurgis ascends,
magic waits with open palms,
ready for the crown
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Ahh, a slice of history beautifully captured in Haiku! That's a fascinating story, and one that is definitely full of magic and mystery... 🏯😎🏯
He pulled a rabbit from a hat. Magic?
He sawed a woman in half. Magic?
The police didn't think so. Tragic.
Haha! It looks like for his next trick, he'll definitely be needing to do a disappearing act! 🏯😎🏯
LOL
Come to the show, friend:
the singer is waiting to
spew magic in song
That's so true! Live music can be absolutely magical, and there's nothing quite like the experience of hearing a gifted vocalist perform in person... 🏯😎🏯
For Park
Man's need for nature
Even in paved city blocks
Parks hold fast to 🌳 trees!
Absolutely! Green spaces are so important, especially in cities. They add so much beauty, and more importantly, they soak up pollutants and help clean the air! 🏯😎🏯
Hope you're doing well Chris. Haikus are fun 😊
Hi! They're a lot of fun, for sure. We've been doing this weekly Event dedicated to them for about six months now, and it's been really lovely. I also just celebrated my two-year Substack Anniversary with a little Post earlier this week. It's amazing I've been here that long already. The time goes so quickly! Hope things are going well for you, too. I have a lot of catching up to do on here, but I noticed you've recently published a poetry magazine. Congratulations! That's so wonderful to have your words in print, and such a fantastic achievement. I've been focussing on Kindle this year, but I'm definitely hoping to move towards print books myself soon. I even have a space saved on the shelf in readiness! Haha... 🏯😎🏯
That’s great! I love Haikus. And congratulations to you on two years! Time flies!! And thank you :). The relief of finishing up a project is the best part! I think I slept for two days. lol. ox
Thanks! That is much appreciated. Although it's only been two years, I feel like I've learnt a lot from being here, and it's really helped me grow as a writer. Discovering Microfiction has been a particular highlight. I even ended up doing a book about it! Haha! And yes, I completely agree, finishing a project is always incredibly satisfying, but it can also be incredibly exhausting, as well... 🏯😎🏯
I am always behind! I must catchup - but is there such a thing? My book pile is also ridiculous! What is it about getting older and at Christmas all we do is exchange books? lol. I think we just don’t need much anymore. Sometimes my brain feels very overwhelmed. We love to read but we really love to write too. It’s a lot! Projects are a total miracle! So glad you accomplished a book too and are doing well here Chris :) ox
Thank you for the shoutout.
You're very welcome! Have a great week... 🏯😎🏯
Abracadabra!
All the good magicians know,
Words create magic.
Cry words of power.
Arcane the name of the game.
Magician, his fame.
A Conclave Of Magical Haiku
September 17 2025
Prompt by:Tales of the Zeitgeist:HOUSE OF HAIKU
PROMPT: MAGIC
1
The song delivered
Magical moments come true
Xanadu lives on
2
I watched as he flicked
Fingers demonstrating why
Eyes don’t always see
3
Stood in total awe
As figures danced on the screen
New and exciting
4
Eyes were opened wide
Mind awakening at last
New truths to behold
5
Voices heard so clear
Don’t look behind the curtain
Presto, it’s magic
6
“Be healed!” he did say
It’s just mind over matter
Magical dreams bled
We overlook magic
Seeing today through old lenses
Future, as the past
A coin in the dirt—
sunlight strikes, and for a breath
the poor are rich men.
Could my eyes deceive
When magic seemed so tragic?
It was just a dream.