General Poetry posted April 3, 2020


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Soft Shining Wind

by Gypsy Blue Rose


soft shining wind

plays with her peach kimono —

coquette geisha smiles



 




HAIKU is a short poem that uses imagistic language to convey the essence of an experience of nature or the season intuitively linked to the human condition. It is written in 17 syllables or less in a short/long/short format. Haiku Society of Americal

4/7/5 syllables / in English haiku you don't have to write a 5/7/5, just 17 syllables or less source of rules

KIGO (season word) SPRING: shining wind (kaze hikaru); and soft wind (kaze yawaraka)
These kigo refer to the sparkling of sunshine and gentle wind on a sunny spring day. kigo source

-geisha (n) a Japanese hostess trained to entertain men with the conversation, dance, and song.
-kimono (n) a Japenese long robe with wide sleeves and tied with a sash.
-coquette (n) a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection.

ARTWORK: by Futatsu Ogi

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Gypsy
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