02 May 2022
by lynn__
in haiku , troiku
Tags: dark , dawn , day , greet
A “troiku” linked to Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. A troiku takes original haiku and make three new haiku beginning with lines from the original.
Original haiku, inspired by Jane Reichhold’s haiku :
the night is shortened
dark clouds disappear at dawn
with a rising sun
My troiku, using lines of original:
the night is shortened
when sweetly blessed with deep sleep
awaken refreshed
dark clouds disappear
stars now slowly extinguish
and clear dawn will break
with a rising sun
tea time on new patio
you and i greet day
29 Oct 2019
by lynn__
in haiku series , troiku
Tags: crawdads , evening , fireflies , grass , minnows , moon , pool , prairie , summer , wind
longing for the grass at the bottom of the pool those fireflies.
© Buson
longing for the grass
at bottom of pool
elusive fireflies
© lynn
Image and troiku challenge celebrating Carpe Diem Haiku Kai’ s 7th anniversary!
10 Aug 2019
by lynn__
in classical haiku , fusion haiku , troiku
Tags: bees , flowers , hum , mystery , prairie , summer , wind
windy weather calling the flowers by name each nods
depth of a flower flying away with the bee some mystery
© Jane Reichhold
My “fusion” haiku/ troiku:
wildflowers nod heads while bees hum mystery song prairie breeze summer wildflowers nod heads
bees hum mystery
prairie breeze summer
photos by lynn
25 Jul 2019
by lynn__
in fusion haiku , troiku
Tags: camp , hikers , mountain , picnic , skies , sun , willow
Create a fusion haiku from these 2 classics, then write a troiku for CDHK…
blue autumn skies
© Jane Reichhold (1937-2016)
such a hot day
© Kyoshi Takahama (1874-1958)
my “fusion” haiku:
cloudless sapphire skies sun casts shadows of heatwave mountain willow shade
© lynn__
my “troiku” series:
cloudless sapphire skies
sun casting shadows
mountain willow shade
06 Jul 2019
by lynn__
in haiku series , troiku
Tags: belly , holiday , ice cream , luscious , summer , truck , vanilla
Join Chevrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai for an ice cream “troiku” challenge!
snow fall in belly adding lusciousness to feast vanilla ice cream
© S.D. Tiwari
snow fall in belly
adding lusciousness
vanilla ice cream
14 Jun 2019
by lynn__
in haiku , troiku
Tags: color , grand daughters , peonies , pink , smiles , summer
My haiku/senryu/troiku written for Carpe Diem Haiku Kai challenge…
hot pink peonies sweet gift from my grand daughters picked fresh this morning
hot pink peonies
gift from grand daughters
picked fresh this morning
photo by lynn
30 Dec 2018
by lynn__
in fusion haiku , troiku
Tags: candlelight , champagne , darkness , future , hope , midnight , year
CDHK’s weekend meditation to create “fusion ku” from 2 haiku and then write a “troiku” series, using lines of your fusion haiku. (Free image from pixabay.)
a new year
filling
© Jane Reichhold
raise glass to new year candlelight and stars twinkle above champagne seas
raise glass to new year
candlelight and stars twinkle
above champagne seas,
© lynn__
15 Oct 2018
by lynn__
in haiku , haiku series , troiku
Tags: brook , jasmine , love , memories , trout , vines
Challenge at CDHK to create an original “fusion” haiku from two classics and then use each line to write a “troiku” series of three more haiku. Here’s my attempt…
crystal brook
sweet perfume
© Yozakura
brook’s crystal waters
reflect sweet jasmine blossoms
scented memories
© lynn
brook’s crystal waters
brace trout swimming upstream
bait hook with fly lure
sweet jasmine blossoms
speak white-petaled wisdom’s way
nurture tender vines
scented memories
of father and mother’s love
listen to bird song
VIDEO
03 Jun 2018
by lynn__
in haiku , troiku
Tags: benediction , marriage , moonrise , rocks , sea , sunset
Meoto Iwa, or the “Loved one and loved one” Rocks, are a couple of small rocky stacks in the sea off Futami, Mie, Japan. They are joined by a shimenawa (a heavy rope of rice straw) and celebrate the union in marriage of man and woman. At low tide, the rocks are not separated by water.
Chèvrefeuille, at CDHK , offers two haiku for weekend “fusion & troiku” challenge:
between the wedded rocks
the sun rises to her highest throne
summer solstice
mountain stream
the ice has melted – dances in the sun
crystal waterdrops © Chèvrefeuille
My “fusion” of Chèvre’s haiku into one which lays foundation for troiku series:
rock solid marriage
mountain streams refresh the sea
sun rises, moon sets
© lynn__
rock solid marriage
united by rope of straw
weighty promises
mountain streams refresh
sea waves break upon the rocks
crystal droplets shine
sunset and moonrise
benediction over earth
until end of time
19 May 2018
by lynn__
in haiku series , troiku
Tags: bell , butterflies , death , flowers , hope , mothers
CDHK weekend fusion challenge : fuse two haiku, then create troiku…
temple bells die out
will we meet again
© Basho
church bells’ somber ring fragrance of casket flowers butterflies wing hope
© lynn
church bell’s somber ring
fragrance of casket flowers
butterflies wing hope
08 May 2018
by lynn__
in haiku , troiku
Tags: branches , buds , green , leaves , life , rain , renewal , spring
Kristjaan at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai features “troiku” (each line of initial haiku is beginning line of three more haiku in a series). I wrote my own haiku to begin…
bare branches burst forth
spring budding freshly green leaves
renewal of life
bare branches burst forth
photo by lynn
birds improvise on treesong
winter’s day is done
spring buds fresh green leaves
young rabbits nibble new grass
first tulips open
renewal of life
gentle scent follows spring rain
promise of apples
25 Mar 2018
by lynn__
in haibun , senryu , troiku , worship
Tags: beggar , hosanna , Jerusalem , Jesus , King , palms
I am that beggar on the ancient road of cobbled stones in Jerusalem, begging alms in the city of the king, near David’s tomb. The Passover crowds pass by me on their way through the golden gate to the Temple mount, singing songs of ascent. I limp out of the chaotic throng, pressing my back against the stone wall and clutching my empty cup. What is that I hear? Shouts of “Hosanna, save us”! Now I see ecstatic children waving palm branches before a rabbi astride a young horse; no, he rides a humble donkey. As they pass, Jesus looks into my eyes; a gaze that overwhelms me with compassion. I pick up a palm frond as the shofar sounds the call to worship: “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
crowds shout hosannas
rejoice in the coming king
my cup overflows
royalty free stock photo
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