Arco (TN)

Arco (TN)

Friday, July 18, 2014

Tan Renga with Basho - July 18, 2014




Today through Carpe Diem Haiku Kai I try to imagine being at a Tan Renga meet.  The honored guest is Basho himself!



ubazakura   saku ya rogo no   omoiide

the old-lady cherry
in bloom: a remembrance
of her old age

© Matsuo Basho (Tr. David Landis Barnhill)
Following the classic rules of Renga, Chèvrefeuille picks up the challenge and keeping in mind the vision of Basho writes:

the old-lady cherry
in bloom: a remembrance
of her old age
                                  (Basho)

a day to celebrate
the first cherry blossoms
               (Chèvrefeuille)
See how he delicately includes cherry blossoms to relate to the cherry in bloom!  Great job!

Now, I will try to see if I can write a good response following this formula:


the old-lady cherry
in bloom: a remembrance
of her old age                                  (Basho)

memories of cherry blooms
seen from her autumn window   (G.s.k. '14)

6 comments:

  1. An emotional mood set with your words there.

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  2. I was in a playful mood this morning, imagining a sports caster commenting on the Basho Tan Renga Challenge of the month ;-)

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  3. Smiling at the sportscaster! ;)
    This is beautiful Georgia

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  4. lol ... I guess I was a little tipsy or someting ... I did enjoy myself though!

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  5. Awesome .... you have made this continuation full circle .... I like the attention which goes to the lost blossoms in spring seen from behind an autumn window .... well done.

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed it ... very fun to write... I was wondering if you've received my e-mails ... one around the sixteenth and the other today.

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harmonious words ... like crystal clear water ... pure ectasy

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