Tag: Poetry

Fleur-de-Lis

spring blooming iris symbolic of hope and faith purple fleur-de-lis

Blackbirds

bright frozen daybreak blackbird’s harsh cry echoing shattering the peace Carpe Diem: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2019/01/carpe-diem-1582-black-birds-modern-kigo.html #Hakai Happenings: https://frankjtassone.com/2019/01/05/haikai-happenings-68-1-5-19-first-raven-crow-cryhatsugarasu-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/

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

This Is The Place

This is the place I long to be strolling secret streets of Paris, hand in hand were we, with every precious moment cherished We walked worn brick paths each day regardless of the weathercome rain showers, come sunshine, we explored together For it is… Continue Reading “This Is The Place”

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