
star crossed lover waits
by the heavenly river
magpies bridge the way
wishes penned on tanzaku
decorating floating trees
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waiting room
a patch of sunlight
wears out the chairs
© Jane Reichhold
And here is an example written by Basho (1644-1694) in which he uses paradox:
black forest
whatever you may saya
morning of snow
© Basho (Tr. Jane Reichhold)
early morning
quiet walk in the forest
hedged in birdsong
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 198, #POET’SCHOICE
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 196, #THEMEPROMPT
My father introduced me to the constellations as a child. We would first look for the milky way and then start finding the summer constellations. Of all my siblings I was the only one really interested. Even with meteor showers, one by one my sisters would slip into the house until I was alone with the heavens, stars and my thoughts. This is still one of my favorite things to do.
COLLEEN’S 2020 WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 195 #EKPHRASTIC #PHOTOPROMPT
Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Synonyms only -hint, bold
Carpe Diem Tan Renga Wednesday #17
such a hot day
my shadow needs to cool down
under the willow
© Kyoshi Takahama (1874-1958)
Carpe Diem Exploring The Beauty Of Haiku #1827 Paradox
Carpe Diem Exploring The Beauty Of Haiku #1827 Paradox
And here is an example written by Basho (1644-1694) in which he uses paradox:
black forest
whatever you may say
a morning of snow© Basho (Tr. Jane Reichhold)
Carpe Diem Exploring The Beauty Of Haiku #1826 Juxtaposition
ancient lake . . .
a frog jumps into it
sound of water
© Basho (Tr. Chèvrefeuille)
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