Dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,
Welcome at the third episode of our third Theme Week. This week I will introduce haiku written by Soseki Natsume to you. And today, I haven't a lot of time, I have a nice haiku for your inspiration and maybe the included image can inspire you too.
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| Credits: Kencho-ji Temple (Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) |
when they
strike the bell
these gingko leaves are falling -
Temple Kencho-ji
these gingko leaves are falling -
Temple Kencho-ji
A wonderful haiku I would say. Strong in its scene and very strong in its choice of the words. Here is my response on this beauty by Soseki Natsume. I wasn't inspired so I dived into my archives to find a response that fits the spirit of Soseki Natsume.
on his
death-bed
he smiles as he sees the Gingko-tree -
blooming Lotuses
he smiles as he sees the Gingko-tree -
blooming Lotuses
© Chèvrefeuille
spider's
cobweb
hides the smiling face of Buddha -
a gust of wind
hides the smiling face of Buddha -
a gust of wind
©
Chèvrefeuille
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| Gingko Tree |
This episode is NOW OPEN for your submissions and will remain open until April 21st at 10.00 PM (CET). Have fun!
Share your inspired haiku trying to catch the spirit of Soseki with us all.
| 1. | Kim M. Russell | 3. | kyle tm | 5. | Marie | |
| 2. | Forest Bather | 4. | milan rajkumar | 6. | Dolores |
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Both almost shockingly powerful haiku of yours Chev, with elements of the theatre of absurd as art
ReplyDeleteI am late, but you can find mine at:
ReplyDeletehttps://purplepeninportland.wordpress.com/2016/04/23/without-leaves/