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first autumn morning
the mirror I stare into
shows my father's face.

thinking of folks back home
he stops to buy postcards

...

lightning one candle
with another candle
an evening in spring

sing alleluia cantors
Easter vigil has ended

...

[image courtesy Carpe Diem]

silent steps -
one more candle illuminates
the old chapel

she adjusts her head scarf
secured now with a hairpin




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Carpe Diem - Tan Renga Challenge 2017


#6 first autumn morning (Murakami Kijo)
#5 silent steps


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first autumn morning
the mirror I stare into
shows my father's face.
© Murakami Kijo (1865-1938)

thinking of folks back home
he stops to buy post cards
©gillena cox

...

silent steps -
one more candle illuminates
the old chapel
© Ese

she adjusts her head scarf
secured now with a hairpin
© gillena cox

...

lightning one candle
with another candle
an evening in spring
© Buson (Tr. unknown)

sing alleluia cantors
Easter vigil has ended
© gillena cox


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23 comments:

  1. __ The sun, each day's candle; smiles, in this Cinquain. _m

    at dawn
    this days candle
    newly lights every step
    and as shadows follow each foot
    I do

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    1. Thanks for dropping by to share Magyar

      Much love...

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  2. This is an interesting exercise. I know that feeling, seeing father's face in the mirror.

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    1. Thanks for dropping by Marian

      Much love...

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  3. I like the simplicity of the last one, the gesture of her hand...

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  4. Great completions...

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  5. Anonymous6:48 PM

    Thank you for these reflections

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    1. Happy you dropped in Martin

      Much love...

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  6. This is so beautiful! I love the simplicity and poignancy of the last one ❤️ have a lovely week ahead, Gillena ❤️

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  7. I like all your returns, Gillan. The show the concerns and hint of the character of the players. The Father clearly is thinking of the family, wishing to give them assurance.
    ..

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    1. Thank you for your appreciation Jim.
      My name is spelt GILLENA

      much love...

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  8. Thanks Rosemary

    much love...

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  9. I've so enjoyed your echoes. Quite an intriguing form.

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  10. Anonymous6:27 PM

    excellent completions...i particularly like the opening Tan Renga.

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  11. Thanks for dropping in Susie

    much love...

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  12. Thank you Paul

    much love...

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  13. Beautifully added the lines.

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  14. Thank you Rudra

    much love...

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  15. All are excellent Gillena.

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  16. Thank you Kristjaan

    Much love...

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