White Crane Tan Renga

how I wish to call
a white crane from Fukei,
but for this cold rain                     

Kikaku

desolate drips from the roof
instead of soothing wingbeats

Kim M. Russell, 13th November 2019

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White Crane by Koson (Naga Oban) ca.1910 – image found on Pinterest

My response to Carpe Diem Tan Renga Wednesday (5) White Crane

In today’s new episode of ‘Carpe Diem’s Tan Renga Wednesday’, we have a haiku by Kikaku, a contemporary and disciple of Matsuo Basho, which he wrote to comfort Basho in the last days of his life.

6 thoughts on “White Crane Tan Renga”

  2. Hi, Thanks for sharing such a beautifully penned poem. Stunningly supported by Koson (Naga Oban) image of the White Crane. Your words and Koson’s image a beautiful combination. I have re-blogged. Have a wonderful day. Goff

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