Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes: suddenly the spikes are stuck with froth black branches clouded with honey scent and the brindled buzzing of bees once frost-furred the plums are clad in gull-soft drapery heady-sweet as spring water crisp white cut out against the blue a railing of blossom against the buffeting sea the house…

Originally posted on Blue Willow Haiku World (by Fay Aoyagi): 雛の灯を消せば近づく雪嶺かな　　本宮哲郎　　　 hina no hi o keseba chikaduku setsurei kana ??????????? putting out hina doll’s lamp ??????????? a peak of snow mountain ??????????? comes closer ??????????????????????????????????????????????? Tetsuo Motomiya from “Haiku Dai-Saijiki” (“Comprehensive Haiku Saijiki”), Kadokawa Shoten, Tokyo, 2006 Fay’s Note:? In Japan, hina dolls are decorated…

Originally posted on Cat Nap Revue: wind shuts the doorcold seals it tightno one comes for tea

Originally posted on Poet's Corner: 3 of 7 for Tri-Tanka week Majestic it stands steadfast through the many years Stoic and resigned yet with aire of regal poise absent of all arrogance Resolute through change Bereft of foliage it stands through the winter months sometimes bound to howling gale or to frigid iron ice Commanding…