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A blog devoted mainly to haiku and senryu and to thoughts about, and inspired by, haiku and senryu.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

even colder

than the snow – the winter moon

on my white hair

Joso 1661-1704

For an explanation of afters, see the post for Nov. 2, 2010

Devika Jyothi said...: nice, Bill...oddly, or rightly, it reminded me of an old-lady saying..."My hair has not grown white sitting all my life in the sun" -- a very wise lady,

wishes,
devika; 8:00 PM
John McDonald said...: a really great one this
john; 12:35 AM
Bill said...: Thanks, Devika and John. This one hits home for me; I just came in from shoveling.; 7:06 AM
Gillena Cox said...: nice moon ku, the coldness is totally resonated; much love...; 3:14 PM
Kristin Riggs said...: I absolutely love this one, Bill! Funny...your "cold" image filled my heart with warmth. :); 4:08 PM
T said...: amazing.
you are really talented.; 5:22 AM
Bill said...: Thanks, all. But, let's remember, the lion's share of the credit goes to Joso.; 10:08 PM
Tikkis said...: crescent moon --
someone shoveled
also my hairs; 1:37 AM