This a special Renga. The first three lines are a haiku, to be followed by a two lines of soliloquy. We have to compose a soliloquy, six stazas of three lines followed by ewo lines. This is quite a difficult task
Ah those cherry blossoms
their beauty amazes me again
finally spring is here.
( Chevrefeuville)
Amazingly scented
Red and pink in full glamour
The soft pink colour
scent of cherries in the air
delight in bunches
Such a sweet view
who will not be tempted
The gentle breeze
kisses the fresh new beauties
hide behind leaves.
Comes the sun
the golden rays are welcome ;
Men and women\
flock the orchards in numbers
enchanted crowds
Enjoy the lovely pink shade
inhale the flavour.
Lives for spring
A symbol of undiluted love.
admired universally.
The blossoms' enduring love
sample for mankind.
Lovely cherry blossoms
drooping slowly with setting sun
waiting last kiss .
Beautiful evening
a lullaby for pinky blossoms
Bright moonlit night
The pretty blossoms no more seen
fragrance lingers on.
Blossoms in slumber
wait for next sunny morning.
Written for Carpe Diem # 53 Soliloquy no Renga ''Ah the Cherry Blossoms''
It is indeed challenging. But interesting and it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ajay that you liked it.
DeleteBeautiful poem and perfect lilt.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it is quite difficult to write with those rule.
Thank you Saru your words of appreciation are very inspiring.
DeleteWow you were on a roll with this soliloquy no renga Usha ... beautifully composed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristjaan. Your words of praise matter a lot to me.
DeleteI love the last renga "the fragrance lingers on", I have in truth never smelled Cherry blossoms but I can imagine they are lovely
ReplyDeleteThank you Mandy for the visit.
DeleteHow lovely.. interesting format. :)
ReplyDeletePayal, thanks a lot.Glad that you liked it.
DeleteWow indeed!!! love how you brought it full circle to Blossoms in slumber
ReplyDeletewait for next sunny morning. Such a romantic and somewhat sensual tone...very beautifully penned!!
Thanks for such wonderful comments.
Deleteoh my...how effortlessly you have written something that looks so complex to my mind! I loved the image of the cherries hiding behind the leaf!
ReplyDeleteThank you Titli,It took so much time to stick to the rules.
DeleteI love the mention of people flocking to the orchard. Here, at the botanical gardens cherry blossom festival bring lines around the block. Very nicely done. A good read Usha:)
ReplyDeleteI love the mention of people flocking to the orchard. Here, at the botanical gardens cherry blossom festival bring lines around the block. Very nicely done. A good read Usha:)
ReplyDeleteI love the mention of people flocking to the orchard. Here, at the botanical gardens cherry blossom festival bring lines around the block. Very nicely done. A good read Usha:)
ReplyDeleteWell done -- and sensual too --! The "lovely cherry blossoms" stanza is especially good :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen for the lovely contents.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen for the lovely contents.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen for the lovely contents.
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