photo from the prompt
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tempting waves –
the old boat still needs
a little rest
© Björn Rudberg
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The goal is to write the second stanza of this Tan Renga and make it complete or continue the image by association on themes in the first stanza.
the old boat still needs
a little rest (© Björn Rudberg)
in the backyard, next to the pond,
an old boat overgrown with Ivy (© Chèvrefeuille)
In this example you can see that the second stanza was inspired on the theme of the “old boat” in the first stanza. This was just an example, you can also associate on waves, little, need and so on. The choice is yours.
Here is my attempt to complete this Tan Renga started by Björn:
tempting waves –
the old boat still needs
a little rest (© Björn Rudberg)
an old sailor man with red-stained eyes
grieving for the loss of his boat (© Chèvrefeuille)And now it’s up to you. You don’t have to use the 7-7 syllables count for the second stanza, but feel free to do if you like to. Writing haiku and Tan Renga is fun and has to be free from rules … at least that’s my opinion. Write from your heart and not from your mind … go with the flow and let it inspire you..
“In Flanders Field” by John McCrae:In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.© John McCrae
in a foreign field
the wind still invokes their names
the blood red poppies (c) JRB
the wind still invokes their names
the blood red poppies…..jrb
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© Sigrid Saradunn 2013 . Ducks in a row as the morning ice melts on the Mill Pond, Somesville, Maine, USA
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morning shimmer
dew frosting on furze
a single leaf falls
Bjorn Rudberg
ducks on pond crossing with care
ducks in a row ~ on thin ice
Saradunn
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Prompt from November 4, 2013, late post
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© Sigrid Saradunn 2013
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Tan Renga is written by two poets
In this Tan Renga Challenge
the goal is to write the second stanza (7-7) (7-7)
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www.deborahcummins.com Deborah Cummins also found on facebook.
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www-fanzwave-net-
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with light in your eyes
you embrace me in your arms
our hearts beat as one
Imaginator
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lost time ~ distance evaporate
together again ~ timeless
Saradunn
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© Sigrid Saradunn 2013
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In this Tan Renga Challenge
the goal is to write the second stanza (7-7) (7-7)
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Pumpkin Island light house, Little Deer Isle, Maine. © Sigrid Saradunn 2013
Tan Renga is written by two poets
In this Tan Renga Challenge
the goal is to write the second stanza (7-7) (7-7)
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tickling ivories
scintillating music sound
filling the inner soul Carol
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feeling universe’s peace
synchronicity of souls Saradunn
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Robinson Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Inn, Isle le Haut, Maine … http://www.keepershouse.com/photo-gallery.htm
~ No Television, No Fax, No Email, No Internet, No Electricity
The self-sufficient property is off the grid with the power supplied by solar panels, a wind turbine and backup generator. Drinking water is drawn from the sea using a reverse osmosis system. An experience of Maine island life as it was 100 years ago.
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old beacon
hailing all strangers –
welcome sight in fog or storm
Wabi Sabi
whale oil kept the lanterns lit
sleepless nights in raging storms
Saradunn
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old beacon
hailing all strangers –
welcome sight in fog or storm
Wabi Sabi
ships met remote barren rocks
souls saved by keepers brave acts
Saradunn
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