Carpe Diem #1671 Tan Renga – lightning flash asks us to use
a haiku by Bashō (in blue) to create a tanka.
lightning flash–
what I thought were faces
are plumes of pampas grass
Bashō
reflecting the many lines
forming on this aging face
Image source: ukiyo-e.org
Japanese Pampas Grass, by Kono Hairei
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This has so many layers. The momentary glimpse of our actual selves…(K)
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Thank you, Kerfe.
Yes, and our many layers.
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Intriguing and interesting!
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Thank you.
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you’re welcome 😊
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One of your better responses.
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Thank you, Elaine.
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WOW Ken what a wonderful continuation of the Tan Renga … I sense a deep kind of spirituality hidden in this one.
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Thank you, sir!
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