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
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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The Tuesday Platform
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Don't Leave Before You See Again
9 May 2013
9 May 2011
9 May 2010
__ The sun, each day's candle; smiles, in this Cinquain. _m
ReplyDeleteat dawn
this days candle
newly lights every step
and as shadows follow each foot
I do
Thanks for dropping by to share Magyar
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This is an interesting exercise. I know that feeling, seeing father's face in the mirror.
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I like the simplicity of the last one, the gesture of her hand...
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ReplyDeleteThank you Björn
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Thank you for these reflections
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This is so beautiful! I love the simplicity and poignancy of the last one ❤️ have a lovely week ahead, Gillena ❤️
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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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Thank you for your appreciation Jim.
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These have a sweetness.
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I've so enjoyed your echoes. Quite an intriguing form.
ReplyDeleteexcellent completions...i particularly like the opening Tan Renga.
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Thank you Paul
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Beautifully added the lines.
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All are excellent Gillena.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristjaan
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