Originally posted on thoughts and entanglements: deep in the hedgesthe first sparrows twittering –the embrace of spring Pat R 1/27/2020 For Frank Tassone’s Haikai Challenge To write a poem that states or alludes to first sparrows twittering (hatsusuzume). https://frankjtassone.com/2020/01/26/haikai-challenge-123-1-26-20-first-sparrows-twittering-hatsusuzume-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/

Originally posted on Tao Talk: Pink blanket pulled up Behind frozen bones of trees — Sparrow’s silhouette Snuggling in my warm bed Wakened, with Spring, by his song Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge.  Frank says: This week, write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.)…

#Haiku Happenings #5: Eugenia’s latest #tanka for my current #haikai challenge! subtle hints of spring as sparrows chirp in the trees. straining to listen to nature’s dotty sweet talk and the plip plops of soft rain A melodious chat – PoetryPalette

Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: A gogyohka for Frank Tassone’s weekly haikai challenge. ? winter stills the songs too cold to waste breath singing food too scarce when roots stir beneath a tepid sun winter recoils to bird-twitter

Originally posted on Ada's Poetry Alcove (2): Carpe Diem Weekend Meditation #113 Troiku Hineri … at dawn   yoake ni arau tsuyude watashino ashisaichoubi at dawn I wash my feet with dew the longest day © Yozakura (1640-1716) at dawn I spread my arms toward the sun start of summer I wash my feet with…