the distant peace
of green leaves surrendering
to white, in winter
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #618, Peace, another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here.
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Oh, a very soft, sweet surrender, isn’t it? To me, this has a Shiki feel to it — an ending, but not a bitter ending. Very nice!
I haven’t read any Shiki yet, but he’ll be next on my list. At the moment I’m very much in my Issa phase of reading –
“Even with insects –
some can sing,
some can’t”
😀
Isn’t Issa a blast? Such a wonderful sense of humor!!!
Did you sign up for the Daily Issa?
He is indeed – he seems to be chuckling half the time 😉
The Robert Haas book you recommended has had lots of wonderful moments by all three – been a great way to start expanding my horizons.
The link for the Daily Issa seems to be defunct, unfortunately.
Aw, rats! I checked the link and they’re moving to a new server. Says you can subscribe by emailing dailyissa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com though — and he’s on Twitter – imagine that: Issa, on Twitter, LOL! https://twitter.com/issa_haiku
Yes, I have followed Issa on Twitter but I forget to look at anything on there – it’s just a constant deluge..
But I’ll email them – how lovely to have a haiku arrive amidst all the spam!
I look forward to that daily Issa, believe me — you’re right — it’s a pleasant break from all the people trying to rob us of our money. Rrrrr!
There’s a way to narrow the Twitter feed to just the people you’re interested in — but I forget how to do it, honestly. I’m constantly re-tweeting things but never checking twitter, honestly. o.O
Thanks for the info – I look forward to my first haiku email tomorrow 😀
Yay! 🙂
Such a powerful poetic imaginary, dear Sue!.
Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😛
Thanks, dear Aquileana! Glad you enjoyed the image 😉 And all the best to you.
Wonderfully composed Blake.
Thanks, Chèvrefeuille, I wanted the lines to move in a slow, peaceful fashion somehow 🙂
And thanks for adding the haiku to the link-up.