orange flames flicker we are drawn to bonfire heat sparks among the stars Kim M. Russell, 7th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1579 bonfire (takibi) This month we’re exploring modern and classical kigo (seasonwords) for winter. Today’s classical kigo is ‘bonfire’ (takibi).
Tag: Classical kigo
Snowflakes
blooming on the wind icy flowers swirl and melt on a waiting tongue Kim M. Russell, 4th January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1577 snowflakes (kazahana) This month we are exploring the kigo (seasonwords) of winter. Chèvrefeuille reminds us that one of the basic rules of a classical haiku is the use of kigo, […]
Winter Mist
the silence of mist no ripples in the whiteness a rusty leaf drifts Kim M. Russell, 2nd January 2019 My response to Carpe Diem #1575 Fuyukasumi (Winter Mist) This month we are finding our inspiration through the kigo (seasonwords) of winter, and today we have a classical kigo: Fuyukasumi (or Winter Mist).
Orchids in Autumn
while outside leaves drift orchids bloom in the kitchen blush on a grey day Kim M. Russell, 20th November 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1548 orchids (ran) (classical kigo) Today we have a classical kigo for autumn to work with: ‘orchid’ (ran). We also have a haiku by Buson on Ran, written in 1777: […]
Autumn’s Voice
golden willows rustle a gusty tango sallow salidas Kim M. Russell, th November 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1539 Autumn’s Voice (aki no koe) (classical kigo) Today’s prompt is Autumn’s Voice (or aki no koe), a classical kigo for Autumn.
Waiting for Autumn
anticipation – a flock of swans’ beating wings foreshadows changes sunset-hued flowers herald the glow of autumnal earth Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1227 waiting for autumn (Aki tikashi, Aki wo matsu) Our classical prompt for today, ‘waiting for autumn’ (Aki tikashi, Aki wo matsu), is taken from the Kiyose, a […]
Cool Breeze
captured by a fan a cooling breeze on her face flirtatious geisha Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1225 cool, cool evening, cool wind (Suzushi,Ryofu) Today we have a classical kigo for summer: cool, cool evening, cool wind (Suzushi,Ryofu).
Raspberry
raspberry kisses taste of juicy earthiness patience rewarded Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1223 Raspberry Today we have another classical kigo from the Shiki Saijiki, a classical anthology of kigo (seasonwords): ‘raspberry’ (Kiichigo), with an example by Jane Reichhold: low winter sun raspberry leaves glow red and […]
Gokiburi
in the sudden light shadowy corners bristle scuttling cockroaches Kim M. Russell, 2017 Image found on Pinterest My response to Carpe Diem #1221 Cockroach (Gokiburi) In a new episode in this month full of kigo (seasonword) for summer, Chèvrefeuille has surprised us with an unusual classical one: ‘cockroach’.
Twilight
the lens of twilight freezing and diminishing in sun’s final flare Kim M. Russell, 2017 My response to Carpe Diem #1220 Twilight The summertime month continues with its regular kigo prompts and today Chèvrefeuille has chosen ‘twilight’. It has been taken from Jane Reichhold’s A Dictionary of Haiku and is therefore a modern kigo (season […]
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