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Summer 2006, vol 4 no 2

RENKU

 

Junicho Renku: Pizzicato

   
       
 

first blackthorn blossom
the tightness of the starling flock
loosens

   
 

risen mist
has left the greenness

   
 

under the canal bridge
just the throb
of a passing barge

   
 

string quartet pizzicato
at the open window

   
 

rummaging
through the toolbox -
a waft of wood oil

   
 

at the flea market
she finds that special scarf

   
 

I suppose
you’re an old flame -
what an odd thought

   
 

the Kama Sutra
carved in stone

   
 

scratching the city
stark moon
and frost

   
 

almost perfect
hotpot gets peppered

   
 

last-gasp equaliser
the chanting
switches ends

   
 

the wind blows out
the pumpkin’s eyes

   
       
 

all verses collegiate - composed 21/04/06
Kilnsey in Wharfedale

John Barlow
Colin Blundell
Doreen King
Martin Lucas
David Platt
Helen Robinson

   

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