(c) all rights reserved, haiku, nature, poetry

#Haikai Challenge #127: waters of spring (haru no mizu)

Posted by Lisa or Li on

Spring in the mountains
Frozen stream and bright sun dance
Warm laughter trickles

Intermission done
Velvet cloud curtains open
Sun’s speech, Spring’s tears

Winds chase Spring’s raindrops
In spirals around tree trunks —
Buds dream of leafing.

Midseason’s water
Winter and Spring’s tug of war
Snow, sleet, rain menu

Wormless hunger greets
Early robin’s arrival –
Birdbath skating rink.

Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge.  Frank says:
This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to the waters of spring (haru no mizu).

13 Comments Add yours

  1. Gina@alifelesslived's avatar Gina says:
    February 24, 2020 at 9:45 pm

    love your playground of words and sights, the cold birthing life, the mid season is beautiful here

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      February 24, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you, Gina :)

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  2. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
    February 24, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    Beautiful visuals.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      February 24, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you, Sadje :)

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
      1. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
        February 24, 2020 at 11:09 pm

        You’re welcome 😉

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply
  3. Frank J. Tassone's avatar Frank J. Tassone says:
    February 25, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
    #Haiku Happenings #1 (2/25/20): Jade Li’s latest haiku #sequence for my current #Haikai challenge!

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      February 25, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      Thank you for reblogging, Frank!

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  4. Deborah's avatar Deborah says:
    February 26, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Really beautiful! Thank you for taking me there! <3

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      February 26, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      You are welcome, Deborah, thank you :)

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  5. Pingback: #Haikai Challenge #128 (2/29/20): east wind (kochi) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga – Frank J. Tassone
  6. Eugi's avatar -Eugenia says:
    March 1, 2020 at 10:55 am

    I love how you wove your imagery in with your words. Stunning piece.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:
      March 1, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed them, Eugi.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
      1. Eugi's avatar -Eugenia says:
        March 1, 2020 at 1:15 pm

        You’re welcome!

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply

Your thoughts matter.