A Renga

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Colleen challenges us this week to write a cooperative poem in the form of a renga.

Colleen’s hokku:

an empty attic
the sound of April showers
thunderous rumblings

My wakiku:

spring river’s vigorous dance
raindrops pelting down drum beats

My hokku:

seaweed washed ashore
retreating spring tide at dawn
shells strewn across sand

Colleen will add her wakiku in the comments of this post.

Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 32, 4/30/24, Part II

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20 thoughts on “A Renga”

  3. I love the imagery you created, Jennifer. Great job! ❣️

    Here’s my wakiku:

    seagulls emerge from the clouds
    high-pitched shrieks announce breakfast

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    seaweed washed ashore
    retreating spring tide at dawn
    shells strewn across sand

    seagulls emerge from the clouds
    high-pitched shrieks announce breakfast

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      1. The hokku part is harder to write because you have to add the kigo word, so the next person knows what season we’re in. After that, the last two lines are pure frosting. This was so fun. I’ll do this again with everyone if they like it.

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      4. I like that too, both parts work so well together! Your part brought the odor of a retreating tide to me! It’s not a bad thing! 

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