Tag: Moon
Carpe Diem Special *Autumn “light of the full moon”*
Our inspiration on Carpe Diem Special this week is a beautiful haiku, written by Chèvrefeuille – our Carpe Diem Haiku Kai host:
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light of the full moon
shines through colored leaves
at last … autumn
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I tried not to wander too far from the same mood and spirit while writing mine:
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he watches me
nude bathing in the fool moon
a shudder…autumn breeze
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Carpe Diem Time Machine *rough sea*
This time on Carpe Diem Time Machine we are looking back at a haiku, written by Basho. It was a part of his haibun “The Narrow Road to the Deep North”:
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the rough sea
flowing toward Sado Isle
the River of Heaven
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Here’ s my attempt not to wander too far from the same mood and spirit:
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an empty boat
drifting along moonlit path
to the other shore
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Carpe Diem Extra *2015 CDHK’s first Renga Party*
This week there’ s starting a new feature on Carpe Diem Haiku Kai – the first CD Renga Party. Renga is a chained poem, written by at least two poets or – in our case – 17 Carpe Diem Haiku Kai family members. In this first CD Renga Party “in the twilight” our task will be to create a classical kasen-renga of 36 links.
So…we take off with a beautiful haiku, composed by our Carpe Diem Haiku Kai host Chèvrefeuille:
in the twilight
mist creeps over the fields –
stars twinkle /Chèvrefeuille/
climbing vines of honeysuckle
scented breeze lures out the moon /Ese/
moonglow touches earth
sparkles brightly on still water
diamonds on the pond /Candy/
sudden rainfall scatters the light
-a lightning flash makes a frog jump /Forest Tinker/
brittle rings break
amid drifting leaves –
Luna, eclipsed /Jen/
swaying branches dance
with the autumn wind /Sky/
two silhouettes
under umbrella
at the bus stop /Sky/
navigating by instinct
on the road to Shangri-La /Lolly/
love echoes
in the halls of paradise
a blackbird’s song /Georgia/
umbrella eclipses kiss
stolen amongst sweet whispers /Dancing Echoes/
day meets night
my love lost in dark,
feel his aura /Usha/
his skin kissed in the scent
of autumn dreams /Dolores/
witching hour
shimmer of the moon
caressing her curves /Celestine/
there in the gentle ripples
their hearts speak one language /Gillena/
celestial bodies
envious of the lovers –
twinkle each other /Milan/
spiritual lantern whisper
chorus of eternal love /Ruchi/
scent of hyacinth
mingle with the cool moonlit air
nights to remember /Jazzy/
purple beauties wink merrily
lovers drink in the mystique
holding hands
light spring in step
– swing sways /Nimi/
on the children’s playground
memories grabbing me by the throat /Chèvrefeuille/
early temple bell
young monk shudders in his sleep
dream interrupted /Ese/
strutting rooster crows
as farmer sips his morning tea /Candy/
and the hunter, he waits
he waits as the sun rises
in the Azalea grass /Forest Tinker/
plea and answer, eye to eye
and the bow is lowered /Jen/
trampled pride
on a trembling lip
it’s dawning /Sky/
morning wood fuels the fire,
he wants coffee, tea and me /Lolly/
arrow pierces flesh
quivering quarry succumbs
passion springing forth /Dancing Echoes/
On a dark night
moon and stars hidden,
are they with you! /Usha/
Candy, now passing it on to you…enjoy!
PS: I will add the other parts, written by Carpe Diem Haiku Kai family members, here.
Carpe Diem Haiku *Magnolia*
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glowing peacefully
in magnolia blossoms
crescent moon
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blushing innocence
white petals open gently
bride on wedding day
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moment of passion
stolen kiss under magnolia tree
tasting spring
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Ese' s Voice 