Time is at a crunch, so I have completed several tan renga for Carpe Diem Tan Renga Challenge in one post here.

the shrine
in the sacred grove:
a cool wind blows
© Chora

wings flap with delight
love birds tie the knot

© Tournesol ’16-05-24

ancient walls
covered in parables
speak to those who see
© Janice ‘Petra Domina’ Adcock

wonder washes over me
thinking of yesteryear

© Tournesol ’16-05-24

one step outside
the temple gate, its Japan —
a tea picker’s song
© Tagami Kikusha

bamboo basket
overflows with traditions

© Tournesol ’16-05-24

13 responses to “inspired (tan renga)”

  1. kaykuala h Avatar

    bamboo basket
    overflows with traditions

    Certainly true as the Japanese culture thrives with traditions! Wonderful lines Cheryl!

    Hank

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thanks so much, Hank, I was stuck on several tan renga this week…so happy my muse gave me this.

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  2. janicead Avatar

    Love your completions.

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thanks, Janice, I had nothing and just put all the hokku on a page and my muse took over:)

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  3. humbird Avatar

    Very creative! My fave. “love birds tie the knot”

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thanks so much! It IS a nice image isn’t it?:-)

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  4. writersdream9 Avatar

    So nice!

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thanks, Carol.

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      1. writersdream9 Avatar

        You’re welcome!

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  5. adaspoetryalcove Avatar

    Beautifully done!

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thanks so much!

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  6. readinpleasure Avatar

    You did them so well. 🙂

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    1. Cheryl-Lynn Avatar

      Thanks so much, Celestine.

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