“paulownia”

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

Written for:  Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge 2017 #4 from the Paulownia

Nozawa Boncho was a Japanese poet born c.1640 in Kanazawa. He spent most of his life in Kyoto working as a doctor. Boncho was one of Matsuo Bashō’s leading disciples and wrote many famous haiku of his period. Boncho died in 1714.

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from the paulownia
without a breath of wind–
falling leaves

© Nozawa Boncho

her precious beauty swirls
she … the moon of autumn

© Chévrefeuille (our host)

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from the paulownia
without a breath of wind–
falling leaves                                       © Nozawa Boncho

a flow of whispery breath
letting fall her precious dreams       © Sara McNulty

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I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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5 Responses to “paulownia”

  1. Chèvrefeuille says:
    May 7, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    You have caught the autumn feeling in a nice way and that “sad” tone is awesome in your stanza.

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  2. janicead says:
    May 8, 2017 at 3:23 am

    Wow! excellent!

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-Wade says:
    May 9, 2017 at 7:26 am

    A delicacy that seems right for the scene portrayed.

    Liked by 1 person

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