Good day dear Haijin, visitors and travelers,
It seems that some of you are a bit anxious to participate in this Tan Renga Challenge Month, because I haven't seen a few contributors to our daily haiku meme. Of course they can have several reasons to not participate in this Tan Renga Month, or they are of for a while. But ... you are free to participate and enjoy the challenge, but no obligations, just feel free to participate and share.
As for today's Tan Renga Challenge ... the starting verse is written by Off The Tippet (his/her weblog has the same name) in response on our prompt ''shell'' last month. ''Shell'' was provided by Lolly and I have read wonderful haiku than in response to it. So our starting verse is inspired on ''shell'' and here it is:
echoes of
the past
resound into the present
a dream of the sea
resound into the present
a dream of the sea
(c) Off The Tippet
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| Shell on the Beach |
I think this haiku, our first stanza of our new Tan Renga, is gorgeous and has a nice deeper layer. Such a deeper layer I can surely appreciate.
Here is my attempt to complete this Tan Renga with a second stanza:
echoes of the past
resound into the present
a dream of the sea (Off The Tippet)
resound into the present
a dream of the sea (Off The Tippet)
the sound of breakers
puts me in ecstasy (Chèvrefeuille)
puts me in ecstasy (Chèvrefeuille)
Ah! That roaring surf ... a soothing sound to lighten the spirit and my mind. I love that especially when storms are raging ... really a wonderful experience ... leaning against the wind ... wow ....
Well ... now it's up to you my dear Haijin, visitors and travelers to complete this Tan Renga started by Off The Tippet in your own way ... Have fun, be inspired and feel free to share your inspired second stanza and the completed Tan Renga with our haiku family here at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai.
This episode of our Tan Renga Challenge Month will stay on until November 25th 11.59 AM (CET) and is open for your submissions today at 7.00 PM (CET). Have fun!
