raindrops on bamboo
shimmer in the sunlight
little diamonds
© Chèvrefeuille
hot summer breeze chills
that morning afterglow
reflects a faint glint
in his eyes – she breathes
his name
© Tournesol ‘15
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lines in the sky (Tan Renga)
trail of secret
woven into the clear sky
~ first spiritual journey (© Sky)
fused in contemplation
probe wit in broken lines
blue skies
hold the canvas
scrutiny
© Tournesol ’15
lost interest (tan renga with Ese)
the endless night
unable to count the stars
in the frozen pond (Ese)
snow clouds floating overhead
bored, I soon lost interest (Tournesol)
lost count (tan renga with Ese)
the endless night
unable to count the stars
in the frozen pond (Ese)
how can one keep count
when they are frozen in time (Tournesol)
a blessing took root (Tan Renga – haibun)
A long time ago two teens pledged their undying love. Coming into adulthood, they finally marry in hopes to plan a family. Year after year, still barren they prayed together by the old oak tree at the river. With prayer and faith, on their seventh wedding anniversary their pleas were answered. Some said they had the luck of the number 7 but the woman knew all too well from where her blessing took root…down by the river bank at the old oak tree.
the old oak’s roots –
reach from past to future
recall last year (c) Björn Rudberg
at the old oak tree, she kneels
rubbing her belly in thanks
faint breeze
whispers through the leaves
swallows chirp
(c) Tournesol ‘15
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After the beautiful description our host gave us at Carpe Diem, I was inspired to write a bit more. Our host describes the various symbols and meanings to the Oak tree:
“The Oak is one of the sacred Druidic three: ‘Oak, Ash & Thorn’. In general, Oak is associated with spells for protection, strength, success and stability, healing, fertility, health, money, potency, and good luck. Oak has been considered sacred by just about every culture that has encountered the tree, but it was held in particular esteem by the Norse and Celts because of its size, longevity, and nutritious acorns. The oak is frequently associated with Gods of thunder and lightning such as Zeus, Thor, and the Lithuanian God Perkunas. This association may be due to the oak’s habit of being hit by lightening during storms. Specific oak trees have also been associated with the ‘Wild Hunt’, which is led by Herne in England and by Wodin in Germany. Oak galls, known as Serpent Eggs, were used in magical charms. Acorns gathered at night held the greatest fertility powers. The Druids and Priestesses listened to the rustling oak leaves and the wrens in the trees for divinatory messages. Burning oak leaves purifies the atmosphere. In general, oak can be used in spells for protection, strength, success and stability; the different varieties will lend their own special ‘flavor’ to the magic.” Carpe Diem
legends of the past (tan renga)
ancient laughter
captured in a canyon wind –
yucca leaves, rustling © Paloma
ancestors sighing
legends of their past © Tournesol ‘14
gust picks up
piercing echoes trail
forbidden secrets
© Tournesol ‘14
divine message (tan renga)
curtain of light
shimmers in the winter cold
flight of fancy © Dolores
he looks in awe and listens
message from his ancestors
tinted veil
whispers revelations
from the other side
© Tournesol
mystical illusions (tan renga)
Frozen thoughts
remember eclipse
not sunlight © Brigitte
a dove hides above the clouds
evokes undying memories
sunsets
compensate for missed treasures
mystical illusions
© Tournesol ’14
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I could not help but add this after reading Georgia’s completion:
Frozen thoughts
remember eclipse
not sunlight © Brigitte
afternoon stars shine
filling the world with awe © G.s.k. ’14
such wonders
heavenly ornaments
céleste du jour © Tournesol
at the dock (Tan Renga)
tempting waves –
the old boat still needs
a little rest (© Björn Rudberg)
rocking gently in the bay
a fisherman on the dock (c) Tournesol ’14
Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Björn Rudberg’s Tempting Waves
