lovers’ serenade (Soliloquy no Renga)

Celebrating the Summer Solstice

 

 

(Hokku)

at the seashore
wind of summer through my hair
the shortest night
© Chèvrefeuille

whistling love’s refrain
lovers by the sea

barefoot interlude
under strawberry moon
wanting lips

rhythm of rolling waves
lovers’ serenade

promising
undying love
whispered all night long

gulls rudely interrupt
mock untried liaisons

eyes look down,
tender – your lips
upon blushed cheeks

(Ageku)

moonbeams on golden locks
shine midsummer’s dream

© Tournesol ’16/01/09