
late summer
alone on the beach
with only tracks
© Jane Reichhold
leading away from the shore
to unknown destination
journey continues
following unknown footsteps
with new direction
traveler seeking answers
absent for many seasons
beyond falling leaves
lessons learned in falling snow
blossoms come and go
wind whispers in drying grass
all revealed on reaching home
The challenge for Carpe Diem #1664 Tan Renga Hineri “only tracks” is one with a twist (hineri). A haiku by Jane Reichhold (in blue) is to be followed by two lines, as usual. These must be followed by another haiku, and then another two lines – with the optional challenge of adding another haiku and two lines. In effect, it’s almost a solo renga, except for the first haiku by Jane Reichhold. As with renga, the last stanza (ageku) should lead back to the first (hokku).
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
(Wind Blown Grass Across the Moon, by Utagawa Hiroshige)