Tag: #charmedchaos

I Gave My Life

Lo, I gave my life for you sweet maiden fair asking naught from thy coral peach lips But only to brush my fingers through soft golden hair and gaze in blue eyes while my heart trips All I ask when once I am laid… Continue Reading “I Gave My Life”

Setsubun

winter fades away crocus breaking snowy crust spring’s golden promise Author’s Note: Chèvrefeuille has given us a classical kigo to work with, along with a brief explanation. Setsubun: The last day of winter. Features ritualistic chasing of devils out of the house, allowing good luck… Continue Reading “Setsubun”

Moonlight Blues

star dreams in moonlight waves kissing the sandy shore midnight shades of blue Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1580-moonlight-modern-kigo.html

Bonfire

on the canyon’s edge bonfire sparks soar in black sky dancing like fireflies Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1579-bonfire-takibi.html

Winter Mist

sepia morn dawnshoof prints on snow capped groundwinter mist shadows Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1575-fuyukasumi-winter-mist.html

Bliss

To seekwith convictionthe bliss and wonder ofnature, meander through woodlandsBe stillsense the tranquil harmony asmice scurry, rustling leaveswhoosh of owl’s wingssoaring Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge: https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/12/11/colleens-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenges-no-114-115-116-synonymsonly/

Arioso

I hear poetry …in melodious notes of blue rain songas emerald moss croons to the lonely streamand shimmering fish dance in clear icy waters— an arioso symphony–When the white winter air clouds my warm breathwhile grey doves huddle in the barren treesand Northern Flickers… Continue Reading “Arioso”