Frank J. Tassone

Tag: haibun

  • Final Debrief: my .@ImageCurve #haibun

    The air conditioner in his office is off, its faceplate still missing. No chairs, so Fran and I stand, answering his questions. Then he and I speak alone. No heated words, this time. No aggrieved tones. Quiet voices. He asks me to consider his offer; it’s a kind one. But I can’t accept it. With…

  • Spring Emergent?

    Who can believe it? The third day in February, and I wear a spring jacket to work over a hoodie. And on the way home, I leave the jacket in the trunk . A dusting of snow fell yesterday morning. It was gone before noon. I heard a bird sing for the first time since…

  • #Haikai Challenge 124 (2/2/20): Martha Magenta Tribute #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga

    Hope you enjoyed the twittering, haijin! Congratulations to last week’s contributors: Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Jane Dougherty2. Eugenia3. Jade Li/Lisa 4. Pat R5. Shaun Jex6. Jules 7. Xenia Tran8. Janice9. Deborah Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets. Ultreya! Last week, we learned that we lost haijin Martha Magenta: Martha Magenta lived in Bristol, UK. Her…

  • PSA: A #Haikai Den upgrade!

    Contractors put new laminate flooring in our vacated office. They were done in a couple of hours. I began assembling a new corner desk after lunchtime. I finished fifteen minutes ago. Expect to see more haikai tomorrow, including the next #haikai challenge! Now, I’m going to relax. I’m looking forward to writing from the new…

  • Undomesticated: a #TankaProse #Quadrille

    Did you imagine, for even a moment, that I was anything else but wild? None domesticate me. I’m untamable. But don’t be afraid! I am for you. Always. fiery tongues an unceasing wind buffeting a house “illuminated by the grace of the Holy Spirit…” (The last line is from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, from his novel…

  • #Haikai Challenge #123 (1/26/20): first sparrows [twittering] (hatsusuzume) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga

    Thank you for honoring the dream, haijin. Congratulations to last week’s contributors: Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Pat R2. Jane Dougherty 3. Peter4. Eugenia 5. Jade Li/Lisa6. Janice Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets. Onward! The Lunar New Year began yesterday. The year of the rat has begun: The Rat is the first of all zodiac…

  • An Unanticipated Argument: my latest .@ImageCurve #haibun

    After a long meeting that followed a longer day, Susan P. and I approach Mr. J. He says that our program is “out of compliance.” He won’t say how he knows, just that I should know. I check my anger multiple times as he double-talks—and insults—me. After the meeting, I carry that checked anger home.…

  • #Haikai Challenge #122 (1/20/20): The Dream #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga

    All finished packing your decorations, haijin? Congratulations to last week’s contributors: Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Indira2. Jules3. Eugenia 4. Jade Li/Lisa5. Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr6. Jane Dougherty 7. Tessa8. Revived Writer Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets. Looking ahead: It’s late. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2020 is almost over. Nevertheless, the mission remains.…