Sunday, May 12, 2019

Tan Renga Challenge 2019: Day 9: Snails

Snails in Moonlight
Artist Unknown

I bow to my master
Matsuo Basho told me the way
to watch a snail
Haiku taught me to embrace
the way of snail and turtle

Chèvrefeuille & Cie


Notes:
The Hokku (Haiku) stanza of this Tan Renga was written by Chèvrefeuille. The Akegu (closing) stanza was written by me.
I am not being hyperbolic in any way when I say this. Participating in this exercise has been life-changing for me. Haiku is no longer simply a poetry form for me. It is a way of meditation, a way to improve not only my life but possibly the lives of others as well.
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3 comments:

  1. Kim M. RussellMay 13, 2019 at 12:32 AM

    Snails and turtles teach us to slow down in this hectic world.

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  2. purplepeninportland.comMay 17, 2019 at 6:14 PM

    I completely agree with how it has changed my life in subtle little ways. Nice one, Cie!

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  3. JaniceMay 17, 2019 at 10:19 PM

    beautiful completion.

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