Frank J. Tassone

Tag: haibun

  • Are we? A #KyokaProse / #TankaProse

    Three times the death rate from COVID Infections. Twice the number of fatalities from police violence. More than double the poverty rate. Only 19% of the population nationwide. “We are all in this together.” But when we say “We,” whom do we mean? Junteenth approaching storm clouds long past time to live “…and justice for…

  • PSA (6/16/20): on Lost Days

    Some days are busier than others. Today was one of them. I will be back tomorrow with more haikai. Look for me at dVerse Poets Pub too, starting at 3:00 PM EST. I’m hosting MTB, where we will explore the Imagists! Until then! night somewhere a sky full of stars

  • #Haikai Challenge #143 (6/13/20): Choose-your-own Summer (Winter) Kigo #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga

    How did you enjoy the your firefly show, haijin! Some of you clearly did! Congratulations to last week’s contributors! Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Dave Madden2. Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr3. Ben Kohns4. Jules 5. Pat R6. Eugenia7. s.s.8. Li/Lisa 9. Revived Writer10. Xenia Tran11. Tessa Dean12. Linda Lee Lyberg Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets. Looking…

  • That Black Trench Coat: an .@ImageCurve #haibun

    The late 1910s. Grandpa Vuolo wore it on those cold days when he looked for work. It was black wool, fine as camel hair, with a raised collar and large button; the coat easily reached his knees. It also had a curious angle pocket near the left collar. Many days he would brush the falling…

  • #Haikai Challenge #142 (6/7/20): firefly, lightning bug (hotaru) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga

    Thank you for your witness for justice, haijin. Congratulations to last week’s contributors: Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Li/Lisa2. Dave Madden3. Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr4. Jules5. Frank J. Tassone 6. Kerfe Roig7. Eugenia8. Janice9. Ben Kohns10. Kerfe Roig (2) 11. Pat R12. Xenia Tran13. Ben Kohns14. Revived Writer15. Linda Lee Lyberg Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical…

  • Off the Leash: A #Quadrille #TankaProse

    Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the dogs of war Marc Antony, “Julius Caesar,” Act 3, Scene 1, line 273 Officer Derek Chauvin Kills George Floyd. Why? When will Black Lives matter? kneeling unleashs a nation eight minutes to snuff out a life, then six days demanding justice for dVerse Poets’ Quadrille #105: Cry Havoc and…

  • #Haikai Challenge #141 (5/31/20): Justice #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga

    I trust you enjoyed mellowing in the meadow, haijin. Congratulations to last week’s contributors: Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Dave Madden2. Li/Lisa3. Jules4. Kerfe Roig 5. Linda Lee Lyberg 6. Frank J. Tassone7. Peter8. Revived Writer (Jenna) 9. Eugenia10. Janice11. Xenia Tran Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets. Ultreya! The list above is too long. The…

  • Lawnwork Aftermath: a #tankaprose

    The new weed-wacker hums with the efficiencey of a new instrument. The overgrown weeds, along the edges of the cinder blocks bordering the garden, fall before it’s spinning plastic tabs. I squeeze the trigger and slowly step side-to-side. The weed-wacker slices more weeds effortlessly. The backyard, side, and front yard soon look trimmed. Next, it’s…