Arco (TN)

Arco (TN)

Friday, July 11, 2014

Tan Renga - Cherry Blossoms Fall by Shirao

 
This week's Tan Renga Challenge is a haiku of Shirao (1738-1791). Shirao was an inspired haiku-poet who travelled a lot, just as Basho did. He was also a great calligrapher.
The goal of this Tan Renga Challenge is to write a second stanza (7-7 syllables) towards the first stanza, the given haiku. It's not an obligation to use the 7-7 count, feel free to use it as you like.

Here is the haiku, the first stanza, by Shirao:

hito koishi hitoboshi koro wo sakura chiru
yearning fills my heart
when the candles are lit;
Cherry blossoms fall
© Shirao

white petals falling softly
in the darknest hour of night

© G.s.k.


5 comments:

  1. Falling through darkness - reflecting as they pass on - this is wonderful!

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    1. Thanks Jen ... and then the new cycle will begin one day.

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  2. Beautifully composed continuation Georgia ... that last line "in darkest hour of the night" is just awesome ... the time of ghosts ...

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  3. or witches ;-) Thanks Kristjaan, I'm happy you enjoyed it!

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  4. Helping to illuminate dream symbols? There is always hope, pure love. :)

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harmonious words ... like crystal clear water ... pure ectasy

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