water reflection–
a flying squirrel across
the wisteria’s mantle

Takarai Kikaku (Tr. unknown)

in distortions of ripples
purple blossoms turn to clouds

Kim M. Russell, 18^th February 2019

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My response to Carpe Diem #1609 Tan Renga Challenge Month 2019 (13) water reflection

Today we have a haiku by Takarai Kikaku, was one Basho’s best known disciples.