Stunning harvest moon
Illuminates the cornfields
Oscillating stalks
Sly corn-spirit animal
A wolf that casts no shadow
Written for Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry challenge.
Listed among Colleen’s kigo phrases for the Autumn Equinox is “corn-spirit animals.” There are apparently many types of corn-spirit animals, including one taking the form of a wolf. The “corn-wolf” was known to cause the corn to sway in the fields. Children were thus warned to keep their distance on breezy days. Additional information about corn-spirit animals can be found at https://sacred-texts.com/pag/frazer/gb04801.htm
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Oh, this is excellent! I love the kigo words and using them for inspiration. They are so fun to work with. The corn spirit animals are so interesting. Thanks for looking them up. 🧡
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Thanks, Colleen! Definitely an interesting and educational challenge.
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Yay! I love using the kigo words for poetic inspiration. The poetry has been different and so fun to read.
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Beautiful. I love Sly corn-spirit animal.
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Thank you!😊
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I felt tingles creeping up my scalp at this corn-wolf who casts no shadow.
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Wonderfully done. Such a great representation of autumn and its lore.
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Thank you!😊
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I love that ending, Jenn! ❤
~David
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Thank you, David! 😊
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