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

Haiku is to poetry as espresso is to coffee.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

sparkling

in the water I draw

spring

Ringai ?-?

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

Devika Jyothi said...: a evocative haiku, Bill...its brings to mind the biblical verse:

And he said to me, 'It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life freely.'

wishes,
devika; 11:17 PM
John McDonald said...: another lovely version Bill
john; 12:36 AM
Bill said...: Thanks, John and Devika.

If anyone know this poet's dates, please pass the information along.; 10:06 AM
Frank... said...: A nice version, Bill; 11:42 AM
Bill said...: Thanks, Frank.; 2:54 PM
Monika said...: Yes ! a true spring haïku (which I didn't know before). Thanks for giving it a "new life" !; 7:26 PM
Gillena Cox said...: ah, a happy spring mood, and a theme of satiety, nice; much love...; 4:15 AM
Bill said...: Thank you, Monika and Gillena.; 9:25 PM
Masago said...: Very nice.; 7:41 AM