deep silence
the shrill of cicadas
seeps into rocks
Maple trees sway in rhythm
Leaves curl in summers heat
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 ZemsAutumn’s show ends
Icicles take centre stage
Ushering in winter
©Vivian Zemssoft winter breeze cherishes
the last colorful leaves
©Chèvrefeuille
November 20, 2017 at 7:13 pm
nice post! Love the poems and pictures!
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November 20, 2017 at 7:34 pm
Thanks Jay!
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November 21, 2017 at 12:17 am
Beautiful scenes Vivian.. thanks so much for sharing!
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November 21, 2017 at 1:53 pm
Thanks, Rajani!
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November 21, 2017 at 5:24 am
Lovely!
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November 21, 2017 at 7:29 pm
Lovely completions seamlessly executed!
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November 21, 2017 at 10:58 pm
Thanks Lynn!
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November 21, 2017 at 10:40 pm
You did an awesome job on these continuations of both Tan Renga. Chapeau!
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November 21, 2017 at 11:18 pm
Thanks, Chèvrefeuille – and thanks for the inspiration 😊
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