as tea cools

02 Feb 2019 1 Comment

by lynn__ in tan renga Tags: , , ,

 

for his morning tea
a monk sits down in utter silence-
confronted by chrysanthemums

© Matsuo Basho

a holy moment of awe
contemplating God’s wonder

© lynn__

 

 

late bloomers

07 Nov 2018 3 Comments

by lynn__ in tanka Tags: , , , ,

Join in Carpe Diem Haiku Kai’s chrysanthemum prompt.

 

dead leaves fall from trees

cornstalks decay in field as

chrysanthemums bloom!

granddaughters delight in mums

colorful caterpillar  🙂

 

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photo by lynn

 

for love of mums

20 Nov 2016 Leave a comment

by lynn__ in tanka Tags: , , , ,

Linking to Carpe Diem Tanka Splendor prompt:  Chrysanthemums

 

 

summertime wedding

promise of faithful love

lattice arch and fence

baskets of chrysanthemums

gift to bride and groom’s mothers