A different challenge at Carpe Diem today…we are to compose the hokku to complete this tan renga.

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where the waters flow afar
the village glows with sweet plum flowers (Anonymous)

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in her mind’s eye-
sucks the juice of that first plum,
her first born


© Tournesol ’15

6 responses to “first plum (Tan Renga)”

  1. readinpleasure Avatar

    Great lines. 🙂

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Haha, thanks…it was the image that popped up:)

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  2. moondustwriter Avatar

    plum sweet and de- licious

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      *slurp* yep! 🙂

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  3. jabberjeans Avatar
    jabberjeans

    Really interesting imagery – has me re-reading it and letting it roll around in my mouth … 🙂

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thank you, I`m so pleased it made you stop to think and let it roll…what a lovely comment!! 🙂

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