24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 21, 2/13/24, Part II, The Beginning of Spring (February 3 – 20) Risshun 立春 24

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My kigo words in the Imayo are lingering cold and bush-warblers Image from https://global.canon/en/environment/bird-branch/photo-gallery/uguisu/ In winter's deep silent hold, couched in icy foldsLife warm in dark recesses,wakes from its slumberIn crisp lingering cold dawn,dewy buds unfurlA bush warbler's sweet refrain,echoes in fresh plume Image fromhttps://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/13kex46/a_bear_emerging_from_hibernation_credit_to/ Image from https://www.earth.com/news/what-hibernating-squirrels-can-teach-space-travelers/ Bear once wrapped in slumber deep,stretches from… Continue reading 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 21, 2/13/24, Part II, The Beginning of Spring (February 3 – 20) Risshun 立春 24

What do you see # 225- February 12, 2024

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Image credit; Paul Berry @ Unsplash this image shows a waterfront, in the background, the sun is setting and you can see a huge flock of birds in formation ( murmuration). Lonely I stood where Nature convergedMy bright dreams began to submergeMy last wish amber huedLost in life's lapping surf of blueWinged hope's rhapsodyA whispered rhythm-Silhouettes against… Continue reading What do you see # 225- February 12, 2024

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Feb. 10, 2024

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Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “heavy/light/dark.”  In the silent depths where darkness weaves its mystic spell, There gleams a silent streak of lightPleading to break the chains,Through whispered fears and haunting dreams. The light shines, In the abyss where shadows play, It guides the lost along their way. In every soul, a… Continue reading The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Feb. 10, 2024

What do you see # 224- February 5, 2024

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Image credit; Suefeldberg The image shows a wall graffiti painted on a metallic side of bridge; FREE YOUR MIND. I have attempted a sequence of Abhangas FREE YOUR MIND A plea from a tired soul-free your mind from shacklesgrey cells in ramshacklecloistered and dead chains of doubt and fear thrivea still eerie phantomholding us to ransomdear… Continue reading What do you see # 224- February 5, 2024

The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Feb. 3, 2024

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Today'prompt is "watch" Beneath Love's watchful gaze, Two hearts entangled in a cosmic dance- the symphony of chance. Love's watch, an unwavering guide, A lantern in the shadowa cast, In whispered secrets shared at night. Love's watch paints dreams in soft moonlight, A masterpiece of hearts intertwined. Beyond the realm of fleeting time, Love's watch… Continue reading The Friday Reminder and Prompt for #SoCS Feb. 3, 2024

24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 19, 1/30/24, Part II: Deep Cold

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This week's challenge is to compose a series of three bussokuseki  The bussokuseki (Bussokusekika) is an ancient form of waka (tanka) with this syllable count 5-7-5-7-7-7 The kigo phrases used for Northern Hemisphere are: Imbolc  Depth of winter Winter sparrow A Lost Spring Imbolc's sweet embracethaws nature's frosty slumbernow sweet Brigid lostin El Nino's eerie mazeno snowy flakes on… Continue reading 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 19, 1/30/24, Part II: Deep Cold