Carpe Diem #1667 Tan Renga – Hibiscus Red
asks us to use a haiku by Raymond Roseliep (in blue)
to be used to create a tanka.
unable
to get hibiscus red
the artist eats the flower
© Raymond Roseliep
jam on toast for light breakfast
complimented with mild tea
Image source: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Yellow Hibiscus, by Utagawa Hiroshige
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Nicely done! ❤
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Merci!
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I like the contrast. The desperation of the artist eating the flower in frustration, as compared to the calmness of the person in the second stanza, calmly enjoying breakfast.
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Thank you. Accepting limitations while creating a new experience.
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Tea soothes and corrects temper. Nice one Ken
much love…
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Thank you, Gillena. 🙂
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This made me smile. (K)
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😀
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Scrumptiously Sweet! (@—>—)
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🙂
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