How about a romance, or any kind of relationship, even one that has gone sour. Or the ocean, moonlight, or the color blue again. Or any color eyes.
the ocean
bathed in moonlight
his deep blue eyes
Shiki Kukai, July 2012
“Sea Bandits” edited by Aubrie Cox, Sept. 2012
If you missed the initial post, click here to read about the month long haiku challenge I am holding right here on my blog this December.
It’s always fun to participate in the Shiki Montly Kukai contests. The May Kukai had some of my favorite topics. The kigo was “roses” and the free format topic was “morning habits”.
cascading moonlight…
remembering how
she loved roses
***
the moon and I
growing old together…
sleepless at dawn
I’m delighted to learn that my haiku/tanka pair was named runner-up in Kathy Uyen Nguyen’s NaPoWriMo Free Book Giveaway Contest #1. Thank you to Kathy and co-judge Peter Newton.
rose petals
the warmth of your hand
in mine
***
her face
bathed in moonlight
every day
she slips away from me
a little more
Read the co-judges’ thoughtful commentaries here.
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