deep silence
the shrill of cicadas
seeps into rocks
Maple trees sway in rhythm
Leaves curl in summers heat

winter-landscape-2571788__480

Autumn’s show ends
Icicles take centre stage
Ushering in winter
soft winter breeze cherishes
the last colorful leaves  

The challenge is to complete a Tan Renga, a tanka-like poem created by two poets.

deep silence
the shrill of cicadas
seeps into rocks
© Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694)

Maple trees sway in rhythm
Leaves curl in summers heat
©Vivian Zems

Autumn’s show ends
Icicles take centre stage
Ushering in winter
©Vivian Zems

soft winter breeze cherishes
the last colorful leaves
©Chèvrefeuille

Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #7

Micropoetry Month 20/30- Tan Renga