Dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,
I am excited .... we have a nice group of participants in this first Carpe Diem Renga Party. There were, including myself, 17 family-members who wanted to be part in this first Renga Party (new style).
Our beloved haiku originated straight from the Renga, a chained verse, in which several poets worked together to create a beautiful poem. A lot of Basho's haiku for example were once part of Renga, chained verses. And maybe you remember our "On The Trail With Basho" month (or the e-book) in which I told you several times that Basho participated in a Renga.
A Renga, as I will love to create here is a kasen-renga of 36 links. But ... there is (of course) a kind of strict rule. As we look at ancient kasen-renga than there were for example links in which you had to use kigo (seasonwords) like moon and in a kasen-renga there was always the whole year, in fact in every renga you will find all seasons.
Well ... let's start with this Renga-Party, here is the hokku (the starting verse) of "in the twilight"
in
the twilight
mist creeps over the fields -
stars twinkle
© Chèvrefeuille
mist creeps over the fields -
stars twinkle
© Chèvrefeuille
As you have read in the post at our Kai you have to follow the given "line-up" and please wait until the one before you has written his/her link to write your own link, because you need that link very hard.
Well ... I hope this Renga Party will be a success and maybe we can do it more than once ....
Well ... I hope this Renga Party will be a success and maybe we can do it more than once ....
Good Luck and have fun!
Chèvrefeuille
Chèvrefeuille
In The Twilight hokku
ReplyDeletein the twilight
mist creeps over the fields -
stars twinkle
© Chèvrefeuille
It's your turn Ese, good luck!
Thank you very much, Chèvrefeuille - for the idea, inspiration ad a beautiful haiku to set up the tone of the challenge. Here I go:
ReplyDeleteclimbing vines of honeysuckle
scented breeze lures out the moon /Ese/
Candy, passing on to you now - enjoy!
You've created a beautiful image, Ese
ReplyDeleteThanks to Chevrefeuille for hosting the party!
Here is my offering:
moonglow touches earth
sparkles brightly on still water
diamonds on the pond
It's your turn Hamish!
Clear and beautiful from all ....both mentioned the moon, coming after me, maybe a slight worry there..time to murky the Waters!
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sudden rainfall scatters the light
-a lightning flash makes a frog jump
A beautiful start to our renga! Yes, Hamish - I'll have to reintroduce the moon - and possibly mention autumn. Hmmm...
ReplyDeletebrittle rings break
amid drifting leaves -
Luna, eclipsed
Your turn, Sky :)
Ok, I will try once again and ask Kristjaan not to approve my previous two comments because I will make one proper right now. I hope you'll forgive me because I'm still on a vacation and my mind is a little absent. :) All of you did a great job by making these wonderful pictures and giving me a really hard task to accomplish. I will also try to get closer to another topic. Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteswaying branches dance
with the autumn wind
two silhouettes
under umbrella
at the bus stop
Lolly, your turn. Enjoy it! :)
These are terrific verses. I love that you set the stage for us to take the poem to another place (bus stop). So we are off!
DeleteI got a computer glitch for my first submission. This is my second try, I hope this goes through.
ReplyDeletenavigating by instinct
on the road to Shangri-La
P.S. Your turn, Georgia.
ReplyDeleteAlso, to see this renga as it grows you can see it here:http://foralovelything.blogspot.com/2015/08/renga-party-in-twilight.html
Lovey verse Lolly ... and how to follow Shangri-La?
ReplyDeletelove echoes
in the halls of paradise
a blackbird's song
And now it's to you Dancing Echoes!
Wow, this is gorgeous, Georgia. A lovely link and twist.
DeleteThanks Lolly ... a great lead to work on actually ... Shangri-La no less ... paradise on earth! Way cool.
DeleteGreat idea Lolly posting the renga results ...
DeleteOooh, the bar keeps getting higher! I loved what Lolly did as seeing the whole thing progress was a big help. I will do the same and post the link (this will take some time) but in the meantime to keep the poem rolling here is my submission:
ReplyDeleteUmbrella eclipses kiss
Stolen amongst sweet whispers
And now it's your turn Usha!
Here are the results so far:
Deletehttp://dancingechoes.com/2015/08/15/renga-party-in-progress-in-the-twilight/
Thanks Cristy Draper.Lovely lines. Here is my submission
ReplyDeleteDay meets night
my love lost in dark,
feel his aura. Dolores, your turn.
Your turn, Dolores
my love lost in dark
feel his aura.
feel his aura
My love lost in dark
feel his aura
his skin kissed in the scent
ReplyDeleteof autumn dreams
your turn Celestine
Oh my goodness. nearly missed out on my turn. Here are my lines. Very sorry to be late.
ReplyDeletewitching hour
shimmer of the moon
caressing her curves
Your turn, Gillena.
Thank you Dolores. A lovely and dreamy continuation. It seems my post is not appearing. Here is it for the second time.
ReplyDeletewitching hour
shimmer of the moon
caressing her curves
Your turn, Gillena.
there in the gentle ripples
ReplyDeletetheir hearts speak one language
Its your turn Milan
hanks Gillena ,
ReplyDeletehere is my continuation and it should be of three lines
~celestial bodies
envious of the lovers -
twinkle each other . ~
your turn Ruchi -
Enjoy !!!
https://rajkumarmilan.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/carpe-diem-first-renga-party/
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillena , yours is a romantic continuation of the chain. here is my attempt , hope you like it ....
ReplyDeletecelestial bodies
envious of the lovers –
twinkle each other .
Now its your turn ,Ruchi as per kristjaan's arrangement .
Enjoy <3
http://chevrefeuillescarpediem.blogspot.nl/p/carpe-diems-renga-party-1.html
https://rajkumarmilan.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/carpe-diem-first-renga-party/
(It seems that my comment is not appearing , so ,to be sure I am submitting again . )
It's published Milan. I have to moderate all comments, so it's possible that it is published somewhat later. I try to moderate comments several times a day.
DeleteYou are doing a noble service Kristjaan ! moderating comments several times a day is
Deletean honourable task ! Salute !
Thank You Milan! What a beautiful set of Renga chain... :-)
ReplyDeleteMy response- Misc/2
spiritual lantern whisper
chorus of eternal love
It's your turn dear Jazzy. Enjoy! <3
Thanks
Thank you Ruchi. I am really enjoying this party. So, the romance continues:
ReplyDeletescent of hyacinth
mingle with the cool moonlit air
nights to remember
Next up is Nimi
Dear Nimi, you have to do two links link 18 and 19 !!
ReplyDeleteI will post them soon
DeleteSorry for writing in late.
ReplyDeleteJazzy, you have adorned this link with the beauty of hyacinth and I loved carrying it forward.
Here are my links -
purple beauties wink merrily
lovers drink in the mystique
holding hands
light spring in step
- swing sways
I do hope I have done justice to this Renga Party...
Thanks, Kristjaan and you are up next :)
on the children's playground
ReplyDeletememories grabbing me by the throat
Your turn Ese, the second round.
early temple bell
ReplyDeleteyoung monk shudders in his sleep
dream interrupted
Candy, it is all in your hands now! :)
strutting rooster crows
ReplyDeleteas morning brightens the sky
farmer sips his tea
on to you Hamish!
Dear Candy, would you please change your link into a two lined one.
DeleteSorry for that mistake. Here's my correction
Deletestrutting rooster crows
as farmer sips his morning tea
and the hunter, he waits
ReplyDeletehe waits as the sun rises
in the Azalea grass
quite an image, Hamish!
ReplyDeleteplea and answer, eye to eye
and the bow is lowered
on to you, Sky!
Oh, very nice!
ReplyDeletetrampled pride
on a trembling lip
it's dawning
Btw, I thought it's Lolly's turn.
You are right Sky it was Lolly's turn. So Lolly it's your turn now.
DeleteVery sorry! :O
DeleteBe right there...I am thinking....
Deletetrampled pride
Deleteon a trembling lip
it's dawning
morning wood fuels the fire,
he wants coffee, tea and me
OK so it is my Twitter run now right?
ReplyDeleteTurn. Stupid autocorrect.
ReplyDeleteYes Christy its your turn ... success ...
DeleteI have one ready. Do you want
ReplyDeleteme to go now or slow it down a bit?
Also, I have the whole thing written out - it helps me keep track when it is my turn. I will post it if your are OK with that but I don't want to step on your toes. It is your party. Thanks.
Take your time Christy. I am looking forward to your link.
Deletearrow pierces flesh
ReplyDeletequivering quarry succumbs
passion springing forth
Here is the link to the poem so far:
http://dancingechoes.com/2015/08/30/tan-renga-party-in-progress-in-the-twilight-continued/
Usha, it's your turn!
Dear Christy..thanks for the link..its wonderful...
DeleteCan you please spell/correct my name please- it's RUCHI not Rushi..thanks
Much appreciated...love & light <3
I apologize, my bad. It is corrected now.
DeleteHey <3 thanks dear Christy....
DeleteMy name means 'Hobby' or a interest in any thing...:-D :-D
take care :-)
Thanks Christy.
ReplyDeleteOn a dark night
moon and stars hidden,
are they with you!
Your turn,Dolores.
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DeleteSorry i'm late - totally forgot - oops!
ReplyDeletesturgeon moon appears
wearing a soft red cast
stained in guilt
Georgia - your up for 30 and 31!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolores, this is a lovely hokku to build on!
DeleteThanks glad you liked it.
Deletecorn stubble cast in red light
ReplyDeleteunder the sturgeon moon
red autumn leaves fall
ReplyDeleteremember sweet caresses
ah - lost summer love
I think it's Celestine's turn now!
Yes it is. I love this Georgia.
ReplyDeletetaste of your lips lingering
with jasmine smells of autumn
Gillena, your turn now.
lovely conclusion Celestine!
DeleteThank you Georgia.
Deleteblowing kisses -
ReplyDeletefragrance of blossoms
trails along the path
Its Milan's turn
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillena ! I want to Let the world know that in our state MANIPUR ,INDIA - internet is totally banned ( for security purposes ....ha ha ) from the midnight of 1st of September of this instant . thank Godwe just got connected NOW !
ReplyDeleteintoxicating cherries
ReplyDeletehow I miss you ,beside you !
Its your turn Ruchi ,enjoy !
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ReplyDeleteThanks Milan...Here's my response
ReplyDeletescent of wisteria
spring confetti blooms
piñata as tall as green grass
Dear Jazzy you are up next. Enjoy <3
Thanks Ruchi. Here goes.
ReplyDeleteremnants of the day kin to
impressionist's spring canvas
THE END! :)
Thank you Ruchi I like the idea of confetti, I see colors every poking through the mist
ReplyDeleteremnants of the day kin to
Impressionist's spring canvas
Thanks Ruchi! Here is my entry..I've put it twice but I was on my phone and it sometimes get a little crazy
ReplyDeleteI love what you have written, I think it fits well at both ends. Here goes:
remnants of the day kin to
impressionist's spring canvas
WOW! What a wonderful Renga this has become. Thank you all for being part in this CDHK experiment. It's online now.
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