The prompt for Carpe Diem #1545 The Water Fowl (crossroads) starts with three haiku by Zuiryu, Ryuho and Hokushi to be used to create a “fusion” haiku, which is then to be the base for a troiku.
the water-fowl
pecks and shivers
the moon on the waves
Zuiryu
scooping up the moon
in the wash basin,
and spilling it
Ryuho
I kept hanging the moon
on the pine tree, and taking it off
gazing at it the while
Hokushi
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moon floating on pond
waves of light beckon to me
cormorant diving
moon floating on pond
now looking up at itself
breeze brings smile to face
waves of light beckon to me
reflecting on peaceful light
shadows brought to life
cormorant diving
waterfowl swimming on moon
new light in ripples
A troiku is three haiku, with each of the three lines from a suggested haiku as the first line of each haiku in the troiku. It’s not always possible to have a 5-7-5 format in the second haiku, due to the limitations of the suggested haiku. The name of the form is derived from “troika,” a sled or carriage drawn by three horses harnessed side-by-side, an iconic symbol of Imperial Russia.
Image sources
Museum of Fine Arts Boston – Cormorant Fishing Boats on Nagae River, by Keisai Eisen
Wikimedia Commons (troika)
Just gorgeous – the scenery conveyed and the sense of peace that carries. I sense the moon grinning as if tickled by the cormorant’s “contact”. This one’s a keeper!
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Thank you, Jazz!
I like that thought about the cormorant and the moon.
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Another Excellent series of Beauty! (@–>–) (@–>–) (@–>–)
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Your shifts added much interest to your responses
much love…
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Thank you.
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I like the playfulness of the moon, water and birds.
The illustrations you find are a bonus 🙂
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Thanks.
Finding the art is half the fun.
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Yes, I can understand that. Like when I search out facts for notes to my pieces 🙂
The adventure is most certainly part of the delight 🙂
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You create such a lovely, joyous scene here, Ken. This poem is really beautiful.
(And great image, too.)
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Thank you, Merril.
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I enjoyed this and the way you have set it out. The artwork enhances it also.
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Thank you.
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Excellent response Ken as always wonderfully crafted lay out.
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Thank you. 🙂
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