as darkness crept in
she lit a single candle
light flooded the night
Anita Bacha
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As darkness crept in – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Winter Days – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
rime of winter days
stranded banyan hibernates
through curtain of light
Anita Bacha
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Stay With Me – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Stay with me
Stay with me as flushes of pink
Stain the petals of the rose
Stay with me as the light
Hovers over the burning wick
Stay with me as the wine
Imbues my breath and thine
Stay with me as the moon
Smiles in the dark night
– Anita Bacha –
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Alabaster Moon – Tanka – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Alabaster moon
Hearkening to thunderstorm
Petrified seamen
Lost in the midst of nowhere
Haunting memories of home
Anita Bacha
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Rainbow Butterfly – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
bright morning sunlight
awakens in a shudder
rainbow butterfly
Anita Bacha
My dear haiku friends , I have recently joined a haiku group, ‘ The Daily Haiku’ on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The moderators come up with a prompt word every day plus one extra on weekends. Haikuists are invited to submit their poems to the group for likes and comments by the group members. It’s real fun. An addicted haiku lover , I can’t resist the temptation of contributing to the groups, bearing in mind my doctor’s advice to avoid the internet coz of my aging eyes. O la la!
I have edited my original haiku poem’ sleeping butterfly’
Sleeping Butterfly – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
To contribute to The Daily Haiku with a 5/75 poem using the prompt word ‘rainbow’.
The rainbow butterfly’s symbolism carries a deep spiritual meaning representing hope, happiness, renewal and the promise of better things to come.
Happy start of the month of October, my dear friends.
Anita Bacha
Gluten Free Breakfast – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
gluten free breakfast
smoke salmon on brown bread toast
fresh summer berries
Anita Bacha
Photo my own clicked at the Pullman, St.Pancras,London in June 2019.
In that month I was attending a book event, the Jaipur Literary Festival at the British Library. I seized the opportunity to book a room at Pullman and, to kill two birds with one stone, enjoying the luxury of a hotel room vis à vis the British Library and spending memorable time with world acclaimed writers, to name a few, Irving Finkel ,author of ‘ The Lifeboat that saved the world’ , Shashi Tharoor, who has authored many books including ‘ Why I am a Hindu’ and Marcus Du Sautoy the author of the amazing’ The Creative Code – How AI is learning to write,paint and think.’
I have read the three books and other books I bought at the event but, I fell in love with the books of the Master of Haiku, Matsuo Bashō!
Hence, today’s haiku is my offering to you, my dear friends, Thank you for your visit.
Anita Bacha.
Obon Festival -Haiku- A Poem by Anita Bacha
Obon Festival
The light of an old lantern
Dispels the shadows
– Anita Bacha –
Many thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Japan Haiku Society for featuring my haiku ‘Obon Festival’ as Haiku of the Week (Week 33).
Congratulations to all the other selected poets.
http://www.japansociety.org.uk/haiku-corner
Sharing a few other haiku, thank you for your visit, my dear friends.
Pristine Pink Rosebud – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
pristine pink rosebud
sparkling with evening dewdrops
flaunts a waxing moon
Anita Bacha
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Il Était une fois CORONA VIRUS – Children’s Book by Anita Bacha
Write until your signature becomes an autograph – Anita Bacha.
“Write until your signature becomes an autograph.” Anita Bacha.
After the huge success of my illustrated children’s book ‘WAKASHIO’, I toyed with the idea of writing a fiction book for children on the pandemic, Covid 19. For more than two years. I was hesitant and even fearful that children and parents would eschew such a story book.
Covid 19 has been the greatest enemy of Man for more than a century. Children like adults lived into confinement. They missed their school and classmates. Some were ill. Some went without the noshes they love the most. Some lost a dear one. Now that Covid 19 is an unpleasant memory, children would most likely want to turn over a new leaf and forget all about it.
Yet, one day it dawned upon me that children should not forget the passage of the deadly virus over their beautiful island, Mauritius and, mostly what they themselves contribute to stop the spread of the virus by implementing the precautionary measures recommended by the World Health Organization and the health authorities in Mauritius. I picked up my pen and I wrote ‘IL ETAIT UNE FOIS CORONA VIRUS’ (translated into English ‘ONCE UPON A TIME CORONA VIRUS’).
‘IL ETAIT UNE FOIS CORONA VIRUS ‘my latest children book is a tale based on real facts told by two Mauritian children Angela and Oshin. These two Mauritian kids are characters that I created myself and, they are the two well-known characters in my book ‘WAKASHIO’. Here they narrate to our young audience their adventure with a virus, Corona. An imaginary story about the Corona Virus that will make the delight of all, small and big children.
Reading books is very important for children. Reading helps children to improve both their written and spoken languages. It also helps to develop their imagination and intellect, to carry them over lands and seas beyond the quotidian. Encouraging children to read at an early age by parents and, grandparents at home develop in them the love for reading and for the attainment of world knowledge.
“The subject of the book chosen by the author, Anita Bacha, is strong. I congratulate her for having approached the subject of Covid 19 with finesse, adroitness and fragility that only an experienced writer of children’s book like her would do. Children need to know what is happening around them, in their country and in the whole world. My children loved Wakashio, the first book of Ma’am Bacha and they love the second one too. I trust that she will continue to write stories about the history of Mauritius. I recommend IL ETAIT UNE FOIS CORONA VIRUS to everyone. Buy this book!” – Guest Speaker, Eva Palmans, mother of two endearing boys, bookworm and big bibliophile.
“Personally, I have greatly appreciated ‘IL ETAIT UNE FOIS CORONA VIRUS’, the third illustrated children’s book of the well-known author, Anita Bacha. She is a barrister and, a retired Senior Magistrate who dedicate her time to writing poems and more importantly books for children. I imagined the difficulty of the author in writing about such a perturbing topic. After delving into the pages of her book, I can only congratulate her. The author’s love for children has triumphed. I recommend that book full of colourful and astounding illustrations to all! Buy it and enjoy!” – Sabrina Patten, Mistress of Ceremony, Director of Primary School, L’Odyssée du Savoir and booklover.
“In my endeavour to encourage children to read books and to combat illiteracy, I have produced that small book. I sincerely trust that it will be wholeheartedly read by all the adorable children of the world and, by adults too. Many thanks to the parents and children who attended the book signing event at the Gymkhana Club Mauritius.” Anita Bacha.
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Magnificent Orange Moon – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Resting on the sea
Magnificent orange moon
Swayed by soft ripples
Anita Bacha
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The Sound of Rain – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
the sound of rain
undisturbed
summer daisies
Anita Bacha
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Today’s Quote – Women and Fiction by Virginia Woolf
A woman must have money and, a room of her own if she is to write fiction – Virginia Woolf.
From ‘A room of One’s Own’, an essay by Virginia Woolf, first published in 1929.
Good morning, my dear friends!
Thank you for your visit!
London Book Fair 2023 – by Anita Bacha
Dear friends and book lovers,
After the pandemic and subsequent confinements , the London Book Fair was back in full swing this Spring from 18 to 20 April 2023.
I visited the Fair as Author, having published my illustrated children’s book’ The Princess and the Crow’ in 2019 with Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd.
I felt on top of the world among the wonderful writers, publishers, illustrators and more, networking and exchanging ideas about the future of books.
In conversation with the Publishers Association, Mayor of London #SadiqKhan said – culture is in the DNA of London. It’s the glue that binds our city together.
Sharing a few photos with you and wishing to be here with you in March 2024.
Anita Bacha
Greetings from London and thank you for your visit.
Maytime Pink Roses – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Maytime Pink Roses
Taking a sip of nectar
A small butterfly
Anita Bacha
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Spring Early Bloom – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Spring early bloom
A bumblebee devours
The sweet honey
Anita Bacha
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The First Peach Blossom – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
In a clear moonlight
The first peach blossom
Amidst marshmallows
Anita Bacha
A ku inspired by Mark S’ Naturalist Weekly Micro Season prompt “ The First Peach Blossoms (2023)”
Micro-Season: “The First Peach Blossoms” (2023)naturalistweekly.com
Hari, Krishna and the Magic Pot – Short Story by Anita Bacha
Once there was a little boy who lived with his poor, widowed mother in a far away village.
His name was Hari. During school holidays he had no friend with whom to play. His mother was a loving woman and played with him when she was not busy with her household chores. One day, however, she fell ill and Hari became very lonely. His mother consoled him and told him to go out and play with Krishna.
‘Who is Krishna?’ Hari asked his mother.
‘Krishna is the friend of all!’
Hari rushed out eagerly calling ‘Krishna! Krishna!’
‘Hello!’ said a cow herd boy coming from behind a tree ‘why are you calling my name?’
“Let’s play!’ Hari uttered with joy.
They played together during the school holidays.
Back to school, Hari told the school master about his new friend, Krishna. The school master listened to his story but did not believe a word of it.
Soon it was the birthday of the school master. Hari became very sad; he had no money to buy him a birthday present. His mother then reminded him of his friend Krishna.
‘Go and talk to your friend Krishna’ she told Hari, ‘he will surely help you!’
Hari did as he was told and Krishna gave him a pot of butter milk.
‘Here! This is a birthday present for your school master!’
Unfortunately, the school master was not happy with the present. He scorned at it and asked his servant to throw the milk curd away. The servant complied but amazingly, the pot was filled with milk curd again. After several attempts to empty the pot, he ran to the school master to tell him about the incredible happening.
‘What!’ the school master exclaimed ‘it must be a magic pot!’ He immediately summoned Hari and asked him about the source of the pot.
When Hari replied that his friend Krishna gave it to him, the school master asked him to take him to Krishna immediately.
‘I want to see your friend!’ he exclaimed.
The school master followed Hari to the place where he met Krishna. At the top of his voice, Hari called for his friend but Krishna did not appear. Then from behind a tree, they heard another voice:
‘Why are you calling me Hari ?’
Hari recognized the voice of his friend Krishna. He replied:
‘My school master wants to see you.’
‘The school master cannot see me, Hari because no one can see me unless he believes in me!’ said the voice gently but firmly.
The school master was bowled over. He returned to the school with his tail between his legs.
Anita Bacha
This short story is about faith and belief, my dear friends. I first heard it when I was a kid and,from my mom, a great devotee of the Indian God Lord Krishna. As a matter of fact, HARI is another name of Lord KRISHNA but my mom was very smart at story telling. Only later in life I found out her ingenuity in teaching me the use of words.
Anita Bacha
First Buds of Spring – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Fresh morning dew drops
On the twigs of the plum tree
The first buds of Spring
Anita Bacha
A haiku inspired by the micro season words ‘ plants show their first buds’ of Mark’s Naturalist Weekly.See original post –
https://naturalistweekly.com/2023/03/03/micro-season-plants-show-their-first-buds-2023/
Thank you for your visit, my dear friends.
Wisp of Morning Haze – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
wisp of morning haze
straggling through the sleeping tree
soft buds of Spring wake
A haiku inspired by Mark S’ Naturalist Weekly prompt word ‘haze’.
https://naturalistweekly.com/2023/02/24/micro-season-haze-first-covers-the-sky-2023/
Vanilla Moonlight – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
vanilla moonlight
a swan drifting all night
with blooms on the lake
Anita Bacha
Good morning, my dear friends
Vanilla Ice cream Landscape – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
snowing the whole night
vanilla ice cream landscape
in morning twilight
Anita Bacha
Good morning, my dear friends
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Sleeping Butterfly – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Bright morning sunlight
Awakens in a shudder
Sleeping butterfly
Anita Bacha
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In the Full Moon Night – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
In the full moon night
A wilting poppy reflects
A cute butterfly
Anita Bacha
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Snow Powder – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
snow powder sprinkling
on autumn brown leaves
winter tea cookies
~ anita bacha ~
A Desperate Tree – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
a desperate tree
in night’s torrential rain
dripping old leaves fall
~ anita bacha ~
Good morning, my dear friends.
Mauritius is living the worst torrential rains and flooding after a long time, so dear ones stay home, stay safe.
Love you
Anita Bacha
Echo of Cuckoo’s Song – Tanka – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Echo of cuckoo’s song
In the deep stardust valleys
Electric colors
Dawn breaks fawning reverence
Sunset’s docile somnolence
Anita Bacha
Today’s Quote – On Love and Devotion by Anita Bacha
Love is a flower,
Devotion is the purest,
The noblest variety.
– Anita Bacha –
Sorting out the blooms – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
sorting out the blooms
some to be kept for garlands
some to throw away
~ anita bacha ~
Good afternoon my dear friends.
Please click on the link below for my Anthology of Haiku Poems .Thank you.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09QYRMFF8/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdo_MNP9WRJ242G42S2CPRYB
A Leaf of Your Tree – A Poem by Anita Bacha
Of your tree so mighty,
I am a leaf so green and tiny;
Neither an apple nor a fig,
I hold on to a twig;
In winter I shiver and I freeze,
In summer I sway in the breeze;
Drenched in torrential rain,
I cry in grief and in pain;
Scalded in the burning sun,
I shrivel and I shun;
A creeper I long to mime,
My arms enlacing you;
Heavenly heights to climb,
My soul enrobing you.
~ Anita Bacha ~
Thank you for your visit my dear friends.
You will find the above and many such poems in my book ‘Soul Poetry’ published by Partridge in 2015 , distributed worldwide by Amazon & Barnes and Noble .
Hot Tropic Sun – Haiku- A Poem by Anita Bacha
hot tropic sun
the palm tree lies
flat on shore line
~ anita bacha ~
Good evening, my dear friends!
Happy Thursday!
First Leaf of the Fall
Behold the first turn of the autumn leaf
From green to amber light,
From yellow to rusty veins;
Behold the game of life,
Like the autumn leaf
We have lived,
Gracefully, we detach,
Knowing life is a gift of God,
We take our leave,
Make way for new leaves
Anita Bacha.
Illustrative/Photography/Anita Bacha/Frankfurt/Germany
Good morning my dear friends
Thank you for viewing and reading .
Little Egret – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
gliding over
shallow water
little egret
~ anita bacha ~
That poem was inspired by the photo of a little egret posted by the amazing photographer Michael Sammut
Birds Photo Click 156: Little Egret.lifeexperiencesandadventures.wordpress.com
Happy evening my dear friends!
Anita Bacha
Sweet White Peonies – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
sweet white peonies
your scent on my pillows
nights without days
~ anita bacha ~
Good afternoon, my dear friends
Thank you for dropping in
Anita Bacha
On the Quay of Farewell – A Poem by Anita Bacha
On the quay of farewell
In a covetous embrace
You gave me your heart
On the quay of farewell
You wiped my tears with your lips
You offered me your eyes
On the quay of farewell
You spoke to me about your suffering
You wanted my mouth to feel your fading breath
On the quay of farewell
You wanted me to remember your desires
Your thirst and your hunger insatiate
On the quay of farewell
You fumbled for the tenderness and sweetness that are in me
That you will never find in another
On the quay of farewell
You hugged me tight in your arms
You wanted to keep me forever
On the quay of farewell
Heavy as a winter coat
The separation bent you into two
And you shouted my name
Anita Bacha
Thank you for viewing and reading my dear friends
Happy evening
For more
https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Poetry-Inspirational-Verses-Quotes/dp/1482852322
Anchored for The Night – Senryu – A poem byAnita Bacha
anchored for the night
in the lee of an island
two amorous souls
Anita Bacha
Inspired by the magnificent Nippon Maru cruise anchored at the Christian Decotter Cruise Terminal, Mauritius,I penned down the above senryu ( short form Japanese poem) .
Thank you for viewing and for reading, my dear friends.
Anchored for The Night – Senryu – A poem byAnita Bacha
anchored for the night
in the lee of an island
two amorous souls
Anita Bacha
Inspired by the magnificent Nippon Maru cruise anchored at the Christian Decotter Cruise Terminal, Mauritius,I penned down the above senryu ( short form Japanese poem) .
Thank you for viewing and for reading, my dear friends.
Opalescent Beads – Haiku Poem by Anita Bacha
Opalescent beads
Last night showers on her folds
Yellow hibiscus
~ Anita Bacha ~
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Flowers in full bloom – Haiku by Anita Bacha
Flowers in full bloom
Summer’s kinetic beauty
Early morning dews
Anita Bacha
Artwork cc. Mitchell Philip.2022.
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Happy afternoon !
Afternoon Drizzle – Haiku Poem by Anita Bacha
Afternoon drizzle
Drops of rain from the tree leaves
Slake the thirsty rose
Anita Bacha
Thank you for reading, my dear friends.
Above haiku poem is an excerpt from Pink Moon – An Anthology of Haiku Poems, my debut haiku collection (2022).
For more, kindly check out
Begonia – A Short Poem by Anita Bacha
Under the showering rain,
Shaken by the swells of the gale,
A sweet, pastel pink, begonia,
A petite, elusive begonia,
Beckons my heart in pain;
A flood of love carries me away,
Drifting me tenderly at bay.
Anita Bacha
Begonia is a short poem from my poetry book‘INK – Echo of life and love’. Published by the biggest publishing house ‘Éditions de L’Ocean Indien’ of Mauritius in 2019.
Sadly, that book is available for purchase solely on the local market. On the other hand and, happily I have a big audience in my birth country. I am loved by the beautiful people of Mauritius and my work is applauded by many.
Anita Bacha
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Happy Evening
The Sea Pulls Its Waves – Haiku by Anita Bacha
The sea pulls its waves
Molten colors on pebbles
Such a lovely dusk
Birds fly far away
Leaving a quill on the shore
A poem starts here
Anita Bacha
Good morning my dear friends.
Happy start of the week
If I were a flower- A Poem by Anita Bacha
If I were a flower
If I were a flower for the joy of being a flower
A leaf for being a leaf
If I were a stem
If I were a leaf and a stem to dress up a flower
If I were a flower that you will place on your heart
If I were all sleek and purple petals
Petals to cover the nudity of a flower
If I were a flower that you will place on your heart
If I were the eyelids for the delight of being the eyelids
The lashes for being the lashes
If I were the eyes
If I were the eyelids and the lashes to cover your eyes
If I were a tear
A tear running down a cheek
A tear that loses itself in the lips
If I were the lips that caress a flower
If I were the lips and you were a flower…
Anita Bacha
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Dawn of a New Year – Haiku by Anita Bacha
Dawn of a New Year
I see flowers opening
Heart of man blooming
Anita Bacha
Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and yours my dear friends and,readers.
I thank you from the core bottom of my heart for your support and encouragement throughout 2022.
With a wee bit of chance and, with your blessings, I will publish my new collection of haiku poems before Easter 2023.
Anita Bacha
Today’s Quote – Happy New Year’s Eve by Anita Bacha
Live like you’ll live forever
Love like you’ll die tomorrow
Anita Bacha
Happy New Year’s Eve to you and yours, my dear friends and readers.
Wetting Rose Petals
Wetting rose petals
In spring time reprise beauty
Of waning blossom
Anita Bacha
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Today’s Quote by William Shakespeare
What’s in a name?
That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet
William Shakespeare
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Happy Thursday, my dear friends
Anita Bacha
Winter Sakura – Haiku by Anita Bacha
Winter sakura
Tenderly wrapped in blue snow
A lingering scent
Anita Bacha
Photo source Flickr
Good morning my dear friends
Happy Wednesday
Scarlet Dragonfly Journal – December 2022 Issue
Many thanks to the editor, Kathleen Trocmet and to Scarlet Dragonfly Journal for selecting my haiku and for the feature in the December issue of their esteemed journal.
Drawn by her sweet scent
I stare with verve at a rose
On a hearth of leaves
Anita Bacha
Congratulations to the other featured poets.
Your Light – Short Poem by Anita Bacha
In the sweet lingering darkness
My soul pines for the full moon
and, I behold your light
Anita Bacha
Above is a short poem from my poetry book Soul Poetry- Inspirational Poems, Verses and Quotes, my dear friends.
For more,
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Hail Winter Solstice – Haiku Poem by Anita Bacha
Hail winter solstice
Sunlight breaks through grayish sky
Magical short day
Anita Bacha
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Happy Winter Solstice
Snowberries – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
white snowberries
the pearls
in mom’s earrings
Anita Bacha
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Once in a Blue Moon – Haiku – A Poem by Anita Bacha
once in a blue moon
sky watchers immensely graced
with celestial awe
– Anita Bacha –
Thank you for your visit, my dear friends.
You may wish to view the only blue moon of 2023 on 30 August as it rises this week ( source space.com)
https://www.space.com/super-blue-moon-august-2023-one-week-away
Today’s Quote – Pain by Rumi
The cure of a pain is in the pain
– Rumi –
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Anita Bacha
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Anita Bacha 