Friday, July 18, 2014

Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge Basho's "the old lady cherry''


ubazakura   saku ya rogo no   omoiide

the old-lady cherry
in bloom: a remembrance
of her old age

© Matsuo Basho (Tr. David Landis Barnhill)

Spring will bring back youth to her
So happy in that pink dress


Listening to granny’s tale
As pink petals fill the air



2 comments:

  1. Such a sweet, lovely feel to this! Makes me think of Mother's Day, when my very elderly grandmother had her makeup done and was wearing a brand new dress - she was beaming. :)

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  2. Strong response in that second stanza Lothar .... really you have made this Tan Renga complete in your own style .... thanks for sharing

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