passage to the sea
while crossing many deserts
finding a new home
watching from a lofty height
house sparrow in saguaro
This tanka is my response to
Carpe Diem #1566
An Epic Journey through New Spain.
Image source: kuriositas.com
tanka
road like a ribbon ~ tanka
road like a ribbon
winding its way to you
through many seasons
life does not take a straight path
rewards to be discovered
This tanka is my response to Carpe Diem #1552 autumn colors along the highway,
with the photo provided there for inspiration.
spinning and falling ~ tanka
spinning and falling
leaves pirouette through the air
beauty in motion
lovers parting in a dance
come together in the end
Carpe Diem Tanka Splendor: The Leaves are Falling
Carpe Diem Splendor – The Leaves are Falling
Image source: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Moon Seen through Leaves, by Utagawa Hiroshige
white clouds holding snow ~ tanka
white clouds holding snow
waiting beyond the mountains
a glass that is full
providing serenity
when surrounded by turmoil
The prompt for Carpe Diem Extra November 16th 2018 is to write a haiku or tanka
inspired by the CDHK Extra logo.
walking narrow path ~ tanka
walking narrow path
between summer and winter
seeking solutions
two sides of moral dispute
resolved by ending conflict
This tanka is my response to
Frank Tassone’s #Haikai
Challenge #60: Armistice.
Image source: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Poppies, by Katsushika Hokusai
trees looking lifeless ~ tanka
trees looking lifeless
bare branches swaying in breeze
leaves all turning brown
only color in flower pots
chrysanthemums in orange
Carpe Diem #1540 chrysanthemums
Image source: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Potted Chrysanthemums and Full Moon, by Suzuki Harunobu
faint hint of flavor ~ tanka
faint hint of flavor
vanilla drop on the tongue
squandered aroma
but when blended with sweetness
suddenly working magic
end of all conflict
end of all conflict
harmony among many
a dream unfulfilled
lion gives warmth and comfort
lying beside gentle lamb
This tanka is my response to Carpe Diem #1513 Dreamer
Image source: The Harvard Art Museums – Lion and Peony, by Utagawa Toyokuni
beauty at sunrise
beauty at sunrise
dawning of life’s renewal
pink cherry blossoms
sign of abundant blessings
rewarding these humble eyes
This is my response to Bashō’s Blossoms
at Carpe Diem’s Tanka Splendor.
Also linked to Frank Tassone’s
#Haikai Challenge #53: Anniversary: Favorite-Kigo-of-the-Year
gathered at lighthouse
gathered at lighthouse
murmur of pleasure from guests
waves lapping the shore
couple finding happiness
beginning life together
This tanka is my response to Carpe Diem #1519 Adventure … the celebration begins
Image: Lighthouse at Presque Isle State Park, Erie, Pennsylvania / June 2017
