Pink blanket pulled up Behind frozen bones of trees — Sparrow’s silhouette Snuggling in my warm bed Wakened, with Spring, by his song 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 states or alludes to…
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#Haikai Challenge #121 (1/13/20): take down pine (decorations) (matsu osame)
After the ‘Tis Holiday cheer Vapors in January Misty memories Fruity glogg to up neat Spirit boxed with ornaments Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haiki Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to take down pine (decorations) (matsu…
#Haiki Challenge #120: Wolf Moon (Okami Tsuki)
Frosting fingers reach, reflected in blue lake ice — small creaks, night neighbors Above floats winter’s wolf moon Wind calls — rabbits crouch; listen. Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haiki Challenge. Frank says: A full moon arrives by January 10. The January Full Moon is often called the Wolf Moon. Other names include…
#Haikai Challenge #118: Holiday Season
Shattering Winter’s Night Candle numbers change But lighting is universal – Flame shatters dark * Winter Pheasant Gold, green, red contrast, Warm against the cold white – Loud cry breaks silence * Winter Holiday Evenings Cats curl, warm, sleeping Red green lights polka-dot fur – Mouse sugar plum dreams Frank J. Tassone is…
#Haikai Challenge #117: Midwinter (mafuyu)
Dark’s pendulum swings heavy, to its furthest reach – dawn a memory Midwinter night, Luna’s lost Clouds sputter confused snow Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senyru, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga) that alludes to either midwinter (mafayu), midsummer (manastu),…
#Haikai Challenge #106 — Rosh Hashanah
Remembering when God’s rough forms joined the world stage Two breathed one air. Clear the head. Set the tone. Celebrate! Toot horns! Eat! Drink! Pray! Frank Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: Let’s say “Shana Tovah!” to our Jewish brothers and sisters this week. Write the haikai poem (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka,…
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