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12 Oct 2017 Leave a comment
in tan renga
“Tan renga” form: one poet writes haiku, second poet responds with two new lines…you can read more at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
melting into the sea
the full moon
leaves a candle bright
boat bobs gently on water
fisherman waiting nibble
image from pixabay
31 May 2017 10 Comments
in tan renga Tags: dawn, light, sunflowers, worship
Tan renga is a haiku poem by one poet answered with 2 lines by another…see CDHK
in the light of dawn
sunflowers reach to the blue sky
praising their Creator
© Chèvrefeuille
upturned faces in worship
joyfully follow the light
lynn__
image from pixabay
19 May 2017 7 Comments
in tan renga Tags: beach, dandelion, sea, seeds, spring
A tan renga written for challenge at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai…
dandelion dandelion
on the sandy beach
spring opens its eyes © Ogiwara Seisensui
warm salty sea breezes blow
…dandelion sneezes seeds lynn__
photo by lynn
16 May 2017 6 Comments
in tan renga, Uncategorized Tags: autumn, dizzy, leaf
Chèvre hosts tan renga party at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai . A tan renga is a haiku by one poet answered in 2 (7 syllable) lines by another poet.
now it reveals its hidden side
and now the other—thus it falls,
an autumn leaf © Ryokan Taigu
do leaves ever feel dizzy—
twirling in their spiral dance? lynn__
31 May 2016 1 Comment
in tan renga Tags: dance, Ents, snow, trees
My response to tan renga challenge at CDHK
Treebeard from wikipedia
Rumbling winter storm –
Ents are dancing with their wives –
ancient limbs entwined
© Paloma
celebrate bark-won battles
snow settles on grateful trees
(c) lynn__
24 May 2016 7 Comments
in tan renga Tags: ancient, parables, Teacher, walls, words
Response to tan renga feature at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai here…
ancient walls
covered in parables
speak to those who see
© Janice ‘Petra Domina’ Adcock
ancient words of the Teacher
written on disciples’ hearts
(c) lynn__
photo at Masada by lynn
13 May 2016 12 Comments
in tan renga Tags: blackberries, child, nap, summer
Tan renga challenge and photo taken from Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
taste of nature –
sweet blackberry bushes
sing to child and bees
© Sara McNulty
pails full, fingers stained purple
take nap in dappled shade
(c) lynn
09 May 2016 6 Comments
in tan renga Tags: grief, leaves, memories, seasons
My “tan renga” response to “hokku” at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai…
the willow leaves fallen,
the spring gone dry,
rocks here and there
© Yosa Buson (1716-1784)
past memories in scrapbooks
photographic mind fading
(c) lynn__
a dream in a dream
sand slipping through old fingers
autumn leaves turn red
© Georgia
final glory of seasons
grief and love in letting go
(c) lynn__
photo by lynn
06 May 2016 Leave a comment
in tan renga Tags: chinese lanterns, morning glory, waterfall, well
A tan renga is written by 2 poets: the first writes a haiku, the second writes a 2-line response. Join the fun at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai in the merry month of May! (photo credits: CDHK)
morning glory!
the well bucket-entangled, 
I ask for water
© Chiyo-Ni (1703-1775)
rope loosens bucket
I go home thirsty!
(c) lynn__
petal lanterns —
a waterfall of flowers
her lips touch mine
© Hamish Managua Gunn
softest rain showers
love’s fragrance divine
(c) lynn__
03 May 2016 10 Comments
in tan renga Tags: dance, flute, leaves, music, spring, trees
Playing with tan renga form at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai…
shadows of leaves
cover the open holes
her flute forgotten (© Jane Reichhold)
she dances with woodland nymphs
notes floating on music of trees
(c) lynn__
03 May 2016 5 Comments
in tan renga Tags: lavender, lovers, moonlight, wisteria
A tan renga is written by two poets; first writes a haiku, second answers with 2 more lines…
in the moonlight
Wisteria flowers look fragile –
a gust of wind
(c) Chèvrefeuille
lovers on bench hold kisses
lavender snow covers path
(c) lynn__
source: Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
13 Nov 2015 3 Comments
in tan renga Tags: bamboo, panda, raindrops
ID 55999282 © Neydtstock | Dreamstime.com
raindrops on bamboo
shimmer in the sunlight
little diamonds
© Chèvrefeuille
giant panda sniffs jewels
her cubs feast on fresh green shoots
lynn__
My response to tan renga challenge at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai…
a poem in my pocket 
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