Early morning fog Encircles the lone giant Dew weighs heavily The cedar weeps under strain Droplets roll down limbs They cling to tips of needles Refusing to fall Rays of sun break through the gloom Each branch bejeweled with diamonds Dawn brings perspective In light of new beginnings Burdens are recast Enchantment hewn from sorrowsContinue reading “A Chōka: Burdens Recast”
Tag Archives: kigo
Pale Beauty
Pale evening primrose weathers the fickle desert flower in the wild Cee’s FOTD – December 6, 2024 Colleen, if you happen to read this, primrose is my kigo word. 😁
Katydid
Little alien feasts upon my petunia singing katydid For Colleen’s final 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, I have chosen the kigo word katydid. Enjoy your break Colleen! I’m looking forward to the new Tanka Tuesday challenges.
Melting
Smoldering heat bakesClothes strewn leaves sweat beaded skin Hope for a cool breeze Seasonwords Week 30: “Major Heat” by Mark S. The featured photo was taken at beautiful Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The bronze sculptures are collectively called “The Saint James Triad” by Richard McDermott Miller (1922-2004).
Stormy Start
It’s heresweltering heathigh humidity blendssky blackens with summer rain stormsbrewing at the airport ready to goon long planned vacationour flight delayedwe wait Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 44. My first attempt at a Butterfly Cinquain using the kigo phrase “summer rain storms.”
Family Picnic
Family visitshot summer celebrationsfor new beginnings and generations of oldbabies and great grandparents Wished for swimming poolsexcessive heat comes in waveslocal lakes too warm Deftly prepped with lovechilled in refrigeratorwatermelon chunks for the family picnicsweet pink juice dribbling down chins Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 41 Colleen prompts us to incorporate the following kigo phrasesContinue reading “Family Picnic”
Figmental Firefly
Fairies flee to treesHot summer sun there drives themunder green leaf shadeThey recount storiesgenerations old folktales of the first fireflyTales of figmental beetlesthat emit light while flyingRainy season comesFairies flit between raindropsFireflies hide from view Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 38 dVerse Quadrille hosted by Lillian Image created with Copilot
Sunset Dreams
Sail on sunset dreamsHigh on wind whipped ecstasyEuphoric delightSailing deep into the nightAwaiting sunrise Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 37 Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Sunset by Gerry C & Sue W
A Kimo (Clouds)
High humidity threatens disturbanceDistant rumbles of thunderFine weather cloud covered Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 36, 5/28/24
Missing Honey Bees
Honey bees missingAbandoned hangs honeycombProduction halted Week 21 haiku invitation by Mark S. at Seasonwords.com is to “write about a seasonal insect.”
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