Charmed Chaos
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The Robin
bare branches
gnarled tree limbs reach for heaven
seeking warmth above
A painting against the blue sky
red breasted robin singing
Spring buds bursting forth
leaves under my feet
remnants of fall’s undressing
scent of rotting leaves
©2018 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s note: This troiku is my response to Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #31 Troiku … “bare branches”. A troiku is three haiku, with each of the three lines from a suggested haiku as the first line of each haiku in the troiku.
Here is the suggested haiku:
bare branches
a painting against the blue sky
leaves under my feet
a painting against the blue sky
leaves under my feet
© Yozakura, the Wandering Spirit
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As usual, I’m confused. I thought a haiku was 5-7-5, but the suggested haiku by Yozakura is 3-8-5. What am i missing? 😵
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Hey Walt- I am not 100% certain, but I think it has to do with the Japanese to English translation.But yes, 5/7/5 is the standard, unless we deliberately choose to deviate.
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Ok. I guess. lol
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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“Scent of rotting leaves” this is fantastic, I can smell it
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Thank you Kaylaann.
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Well done.
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Thank you Ken. Truly appreciated.
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