Old bamboo thicket
Red-Crowned Crane selects a mate
Blustering wind sighs
Linking this to Chevrefeuille’s prompt to write a haiku combining a season with an animal: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2016/01/carpe-diem-tokubetsudesu-65-combining.html
Posted by Bodhirose on January 13, 2016
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/carpe-diem-haiku-kai-combining-animals-with-seasons/
winter’s deepest night
first light glints off crystalline
hanging amulets
I’m linking this to Chevrefeuille’s Carpe Diem # 894 where we’re asked to write on the kigo of winter’s “first light”: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/2016/01/carpe-diem-894-first-light.html
Posted by Bodhirose on January 10, 2016
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2016/01/10/carpe-diem-894-first-light/
Komachi Balloon Flowers; Bing Images Public Domain
Komachi balloon
blue umbrellas clutch secrets
hummingbird hovers
Komachi balloon
puffs of blue delight expand
pealing bells open
Blue umbrellas clutch secrets
hushed whispers quiet
autumn’s frost brings sleep
Hummingbird hovers
Komachi nectar sustains
red poppy beckons
I was inspired to try a new poetry form called Troiku that Viv had written this past week. It was invented by Chèvrefeuille, a Dutch haiku poet and leader of the Carpe Diem Haiku Kai group, aka Kristjaan Panneman. I didn’t quite use the advised format but will work on that. Here is a link to his very interesting site and where he explains his new form: http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.com/p/troiku-new-form-of-haiku.html
Abhra is our host today over at dVerse Poets for Open Link Night. Link up any poem of your choosing: http://dversepoets.com/2015/11/12/openlinknight-160/#comment-103056
Posted by Bodhirose on November 12, 2015
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/komachi-balloons/
Today I’m presenting Japanese Death Poems at dVerse Poets for Meeting the Bar, please join us: http://dversepoets.com/2015/09/24/jisei-japanese-death-poems/
Matsuo Basho
Wikipedia: Matsuo Bashō, 1644-1694, was the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. During his lifetime, Bashō was recognized for his works in the collaborative haikai no renga form; today, after centuries of commentary, he is recognized as the greatest master of haiku.
Clouds silhouetted
against setting sun’s waning
winter’s sleep is near
*
Singing temple bell
encircles the valley’s pond
resting place awaits
*
No need for despair
this shell has aged and withered
morning breaks again
celebrate my renewal
freedom is mine, farewell all!
*
Howling, sickly wolf
moonless path ends abruptly
heart heavy, cries die
*
I had a nice drive
the journey was full and wide
the outing complete
*
Cherry blossoms drift
on the breeze scattering far
and near, I gather
memories to take with me,
hands grasp only emptiness
*
Wide awake I’ve been
for what seems like just a blink
slumber beckons now
*
Long, drawn-out journey
sharp mind in a withered shell
window framed my world
slowly now, life is ebbing
my path worn down by my dreams
*
Coming and going
are inconsequential and
meaningless yet we
celebrate the one and mourn
the other, pure balderdash!
*
Mountain’s pinnacle
will soon be summitted, the
loon’s call through the mist
guides me to the unseen peak,
only a few more paces
Posted by Bodhirose on September 24, 2015
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2015/09/24/presentation-for-dverse-poets-japanese-death-poems/
Hear nature’s essence
And laud succinctly.
Intrinsically…
Kudos, clarity,
Unite syllables.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 28, 2012
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/haiku-an-acrostic/
The harsh, chilling freeze
Slowly warms into the spring’s
First hint of dewdrops
Left unfrozen upon the
Daffodil, poppy and rose. (Tanka)
Peacock’s tail lightly
brushes the tall courtyard wall–
disturbing ants’ march
Photo Credit: Public Domain Google Images
tranquil, green anole
basks on warm, idle footpath
errant fly, no more
Cool, clear, trickling
rivulet, winds through forest
sun warms sloping bank
Leaves rustle gently
as the trumpeting swan glides
by–without a sound
Old bamboo thicket
Red-Crowned Crane selects a mate
Blustering wind sighs
Reflection of moon
Shallow rainwater vision
Mirrored at my feet
Photo Credit: Public Domain Google Images
Welcoming ancient gate
Home, repast, sanctuary
Owl begins his night
dVerse Poets; Form For All–Writing Visual: http://dversepoets.com/2012/02/23/formforall-writing-visual/
Posted by Bodhirose on February 23, 2012
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/a-walk-in-haiku/
Ancient artifacts
wear prehistoric imprints
from times forgotten.
Prehistoric ceramic artifact from China.
Posted by Bodhirose on January 2, 2011
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/times-forgotten/
Drifting manatee
lounging on the riverbed–
safe from propellers.
I’ve been fortunate to see these wonderful animals many times. They congregate at Blue Springs State Park and other spring-fed rivers when the weather turns cold and stay in the even temperature of 72 degrees spring water. They are fascinating and beautiful, gentle animals and very curious toward people. Their numbers are decreasing every year, however, mostly due to propellers of boats operating through manatee communities. They are an endangered species and protected by the state. Researchers believe there are only 2,000 – 3,ooo left in Florida. The Florida population is known as the West Indian Manatee out of the three types worldwide. I love to visit them whenever I get the chance.
Posted by Bodhirose on December 30, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/12/30/manatee/
Colorless cold rain
melding with the gray sidewalk
misery to love.
Posted by Bodhirose on December 15, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/12/15/gray/
Image by Carey 1964 via Flickr
Winding dirt path seeks
curiosity lover
to accompany.
Posted by Bodhirose on December 7, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/dirt-path/
Image by Ennor via Flickr
The winter solstice
arrives bringing shortened days–
time for reflection.
Posted by Bodhirose on December 5, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/winter-solstice/
Image via Wikipedia
Orange blossom’s fragrance
attracts the hovering bees–
hands pluck ripened fruit.
When I was a child and the orange groves were plentiful here in Central Florida, the fragrance of the orange blossoms nearby was exquisite.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 29, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/29/orange-blossoms/
Today is Friday
Thanksgiving has come and gone
Gratitude goes on…
Posted by Bodhirose on November 26, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/26/gratitude-goes-on/
Image by dModer101 via Flickr
Inhibition hides
me inside; embarrassment
brings my reticence.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 24, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/24/reticence/
Image via Wikipedia
Bright red cardinal
visiting the backyard seed
bringing joy to see.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 16, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/16/cardinal/
Image via Wikipedia
Roseate Spoonbill
wading through the shallow marsh–
SNAP!– a morsel found.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 16, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/16/roseate-spoonbill/
Image via Wikipedia
Stupa rises up–
a monument to Buddha,
liberation comes.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 8, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/spiritual-monument/
Image via Wikipedia
Pooling polliwogs,
amphibians growing limbs–
new forms are taken.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 8, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/pooling-polliwogs/
Image by Dry red clay via Flickr
Lowly, tiny weed
possesses orchid beauty
with humility.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 5, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/tiny-weed/
Image by Tony the Misfit via Flickr
Peacock’s tail lightly
brushes the tall courtyard wall–
disturbing ants’ march.
Posted by Bodhirose on November 5, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/11/05/courtyard-wall/
Image via Wikipedia
Crystal clear, cold stream
trickling through my fingers–
twigs floating beyond.
Posted by Bodhirose on October 31, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/twigs-floating/
Image via Wikipedia
Lovers intertwined–
disentangling their hands,
beginning to part.
This is the Chinese character for love.
Posted by Bodhirose on October 26, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/intertwined/
Image by mikebaird via Flickr
Otter, back-floating
drifting along sunbathing–
flips and disappears.
Posted by Bodhirose on October 24, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/otter/
Image by TexasEagle via Flickr
Hummingbird pauses–
red penta offers nectar
momentarily.
Posted by Bodhirose on October 24, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/10/24/hummingbird/
Image by Phil Romans via Flickr
Hiking stick waiting
for yearning to climb higher–
offering support.
This was inspired by my friend, Soulbro, who loves to hike the mountains.
Posted by Bodhirose on October 19, 2010
https://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/hiking-stick/
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Writer of children's literature, short stories and poetry
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