Global Haiku Tradition--Kasen-no-renga Attempts, Spring 2006
atop the church bell a nudged leafing, falling barefoot her flaxen brow raised closing her eyes, scared of her feelings-- In the last the wind silently • the spring wind, the smell of rain from the bus mother sighs at the door individually wrapped belly aches and jammies |
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Untitled Solo Renku atop the church bell a nudged leafing, falling barefoot her flaxen brow raised closing her eyes, scared of her feelings-- In the last the wind brushing • the spring wind, the smell of rain from the bus mother sighs at the door individually wrapped belly aches and jammies • on the other side laying their money down Sue folds his hand Across the bar a stripper relaxing after work in the far corner • in the aspirin bottle She grabs her car keys Holding the car door She slams the door shut The taxi driver shakes his head Skyscrappers loom in the dawn Corinne Cullina Going Home we rearrange four girls Paula Abdul I watch watching the sunset ugh they fall asleep sipping Pepsi noticing the SUV he waves long day Faith J. Martin |
Untitled Solo Kasen darkness on the horizon nature and man gasp contrast above the city— clouds sirens children huddle • flash a moment reflected God’s image spring field power shadows of giants • aging our face “control” – be dammed collateral damage felled tree skeletoned court • school’s in session growing drawing business as usual marching through the city silver city digging deep • fossil fuels power death— crumbling dome through the gaping hole flash • massive bloom on Yggdrasil playing catch school ruins waving goodbye no longer spoiled— never Ryne Inman |
Untitled Solo Renku aroma of raindrops daddy’s girl tear-stained face— moonlight foils papa’s brawny arms summer gust camping trip harvest moon first raindrop waves crash dogwood blossoms silently viewing he softly tucks building grass huts forbidden love summer romance departs hiding my anger silent strangers walking by alone in my room daylight seeps past I watch him moonlight casts last chance Rachel Cook Solitude a morning sunbeam between hymnals footsteps metal upon metal in the stillness simple just behind the altar Faith J. Martin
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Solitude a morning sunbeam soft footsteps on hiding a subtle shuffle in the stillness simple just behind the altar -Faith J. Martin Going Home we rearrange four girls Paula Abdul I watch watching the sunset ugh. the party dies sipping Pepsi noticing the SUV he waves long day --Faith J. Martin |
darkness on the horizon nature and man gasp contrast above the city— clouds sirens children huddle flash a moment reflected God’s image spring field power shadows of giants aging the face “control” – be dammed following two roots felled tree skeletoned courtyard school’s in session growing drawing business as usual marching through the city silver city digging deep fossil fuels power death— domed arena crumbling through the gaping hole flash massive bloom Yggdrasil playing catch school ruins… cherry blossoms never |
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fallen firefly unbudded willow beating through the branches swinging on the bridge in luminous reflection . . . obscured • savage shimmering over the hill rays running never to open on the grass night’s • held in tiny hands quarreling lovers lightening flashes— muddy tears stream the last of the blossoms memories— • autumn leaves her colt, grown a blind man, over a sparrow unaware • unwanted love inside the hut pride and pain the symbol unpinning black tresses now falling… • swirling from heaven snowflakes… a traveler just before the thaw before waking beauty, like time… • • • Natalie Perfetti, Andrew Barnick, Sarah Corso, and Melanie McLay Melanie McLay
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Smoke Screen early spring evening— waving the smoke choking on sarcasm in the meadow—the deer full moon turning away • the fire from across the smoke tearing into flesh Jerry dies after eating bathing with the television adventurous pet • china cracks cat hunting in groups plastic place mat-- the last straw the daughter wails sprawled across the bed • the sound of denim candles lit siren! running back into the flame impassioned fire the glowing embers • as the campfire I suddenly realize in the open meadow gathering his things moonlit silhouette I throw away • garbage on the street pigeons on the fence stilettos hermaphrodite snail the last street lamp empty road • • • Brian Blankenship, Adam Stefo, Brian Rohde, Jamie Devitt, Pat Steadman, Rik Bearce, and Stephanie Dietrich |
untitled summer breeze hummingbirds working sister’s kite birthday party Mom’s tears cricket’s chirping • wedding rehearsal dinner the bride cowers a lone wolf’s cry first excursion together clouds form— • leaning against the car rain falls the young mother the baby shrieks under the cherry blossom tree a momma squirrel and her babies • hot summer night with multitasking mom rowdy kids dinner bell rings new puppy after summer downpour • home three minutes late dusty frames heating up cell phone rings moon’s water reflection through the passing storm • pigtails in the doorway groans sound as the teacher commands soft spring breezes kids- holding hands longing at the summer rain • • • Liz Ciaccio |
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2006, Randy Brooks • Millikin University • last updated:
April 7, 2006
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