Just this past Wednesday, July 12th, our staff was tasked with writing a Caramoor themed haiku. Some were about the upcoming Jazz Festival, others about the Rosen House, and a lot about the beauty of Caramoor. Scroll through and read the words from some of our staff members!
Beauty always present In enchanting Caramoor Inspiring legacy | Jade screen eyes: sight quest Theremin yawn: night echoes Gardens: we reflect | Dearest Junetta Can I borrow your bug spray? You’re a life saver
Busy days running Chicken, rice, music, emails Yummy leftovers | Roofs made of stucco Pristine gardens and sounds My heart overflows | A passion for awe A-ha moments aplenty Summer at Car-‘more
Walter, a banker Lucie, a theremin muse A house left to use | To visit, a dream To work, an honor for me To share, special treat | Op-‘ra, Chamber, Roots. Jazz, Songbook, Symphonic, Tea. It’s all here, come see.
Ev’ning summer sun, Blushing twilight, blooming hearts Musical embrace | A Child’s perspective Crafts, dancing, santa, listen?? Caramoor is Fun! | In silence we watch Days, seasons, years pass quickly Listening to song
Once a Festival— Oh! Now a summer season (Time warps Fast and Slow) | Fast and musical, The summer at Caramoor Is a waterslide | A congress of elms Whispers about the weekend “McCoy Tyner, yo”
What would Lucie do? Caramoor now ask itself.. “Welcome all with art.” | Caramoor Haiku? Well, it’s hot and it’s stressful And then there’s August | Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Beer The Jazz Festival Cometh Get those toes tappin’