sickle moon at dawn
bridging night to the new day
over the mountain
© G.s.k. ‘15
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asamutsu ya tsukimi no tabi no ake banare
bridge of morning
a journey of moon-viewing
at dawn
© Basho
With this haiku came a preface: “When we crossed the bridge of Asamutsu, which is popularly known as ‘Asazu’, I recall a passage in ‘The Pillow Book of Sei Shanagan (a female poet) who wrote: “The most interesting bridges are the bridge of Asamutsu, (and of Nagara and of Amabiko)”. This is the very bridge.”
in the thin line
as the night flows into the day
sun and moon together
© Chèvrefeuille
sun and moon dancing
as the night flows into the day –
a skylark’s song
© Chèvrefeuille
I feel swept away every time I come here–the language is so captivating, beautifully relaxing.
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Thanks Dell … maybe I should open a new blog … just for relaxing poems 😉
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I don’t know–I just feel like I’m often at a “poetry spa”, reading your work–peaceful.
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Lovely Idea … right now, I’m slowly taking down all my poetry … rather converting to pages to put at the top of the blog … a very long process. So sometimes I think a whole new blog would be a good idea … kind of start all over.
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Oh gosh, dear–that sounds like WORK. New blogs are “free therapy” for me–seriously! When I get bent out of shape about “life”, I just start a new one–I like “decorating” them: new name, find a great new header image, etc etc. Gives me a lift–without spending a dime! And if I want my old followers, I just go around and tell ’em where I’ve relocated–If not, there’s always a new batch of readers…. It’s the “poor poet’s panacea”: can’t afford a vacation, or to move to a better neighborhood?? Free blogs, folks!
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LOL … now you make that sound quite attractive! I’ll have to give it some serious thought!
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See there?! You could do it just for kicks–and if you don’t end up using it, there’s no loss but a bit of time. In fact–there’s a nice little cottage open here in Panache Palms…I’ll hold it for you, and when you call the office just tell ’em you’re a friend of mine! (Isn’t imaginary life FUN?)
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Why thanks for the offer of hospitality! I do love a nice imagination!
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Truly, my imagination (plus God, the Author of it) has saved my life over and over.
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I’m happy to them both for that.
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Amen!
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🙂
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You captured the spirit of the original so well — brava!
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Thanks …
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You did ti so well, Georgia. 🙂
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Thanks you very much Celestine!
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sickle moon at dawn – that’s lovely 🙂
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Thanks .. glad you liked it1
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sickle moon, I see it in my minds eye… the moon has fascinated me for some time, I love the use this kind of imagery.
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Thanks Mandy … I can understand that … the moon is fascinating in all its phases!
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Excellent haiku Georgia … a beautiful scene caught in just a few words … well done.
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Thanks Chèvrefeuille …
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You made a connection with the original – very difficult. Well done.
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Thanks you Hamish … you’re right it was difficult to find a way to make that connection. Thanks for your compliment!
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