For Frank Tassone’s challenge.
earth iron-hard
gleams frost-glittered in the light
of moonrise
will this grass furred and crisp
ever flow wave-green again?
Tanka for a cold moon
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For Frank Tassone’s challenge.
earth iron-hard
gleams frost-glittered in the light
of moonrise
will this grass furred and crisp
ever flow wave-green again?
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well written. thanks for sharing
I’m pleased you think so 🙂
my pleasure
🙂
It will…but their is beauty in the frost glittering. (K)
Beautiful, like a painting.
I agree with Kerfe–that frost-glitter can be beautiful. But winter does seem so long.
It’s pretty when seen from indoors, and yes, it goes on far too long!
😀
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#Haiku Happenings #9: Jane Dougherty’s latest #tanka for my current #Haikai Challenge!
Thank you, Frank 🙂
Beautiful lines! I love “frost-glittered” – stunning visual. Wishing you a bright, safe, and successful 2021.
Thank you, Eugenia 🙂 Wishing you all the best for 2021 too!
My pleasure!
🙂
Jane, what a great description of frost on grass: “furred and crisp.” Spring lies in wait… ❤
Thanks Colleen 🙂 Can’t come soon enough for me!
Happy New Year, Jane. ❤
And you! Hope it’s the start of a good year for you.
It will be. We leave for Michigan on Monday. I grew up in Wisconsin which is nearby. It feels like going home. ❤
Let’s hope that’s how it turns out 🙂
An excellent tanka!
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
🙂