The challenge is to use the given hokku as a springboard in writing a no renga of no more than 12 stanzas, with alternating 3 and 2 line form. This should be based on associations that connect the stanzas in some way. "The last link has to make the 'circle complete' and in that way has a link with the first verse. That last verse is called 'ageku'."
Hokku:
such a malice
cherry blossoms in full bloom
the Spring wind!
© Chèvrefeuille
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such a malice
cherry blossoms in full bloom
the Spring wind!
pink petals in wild flight
a wonder to observe
destructive wind gust
incomprehensible blast
such force of nature
in the pink blossom glow
first touch of new lovers
in the swirling wind
trees uprooted - seeds scattered
the circle of life
under the swaying branches
the tickle of soft petals
birds on the wing
struggling against the wind
return to their nests
in the shelter of the trees
shudder of entwining limbs
calm after the storm
a spray of broken blossoms
pink petals scattered
at that quiescent moment
pink blossom glow - no malice
© JzB
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Beautiful, beautiful. I love how you've quieted the storm :)
ReplyDeleteJzB, beautifully layered!
ReplyDeleteyour twist of the end verse is skillful, luv your response to this challenge
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Awesome JzB you were on a roll with this wonderful Soliloquy no renga very nicely done ... chapeau!
ReplyDeleteOut in full force I see! The full circles of life explored...
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