Yayoi Tanida, US and Peter H. Pache, US

 

 

Renga   Seasons   birds flying south— autumn wind blows the last cloud along the garden edge potatoes and pumpkins Thanksgiving feast— rain and yellow leaves falling together an old chimney smokes to the morning chill autumn's end— the city turns gray under thick clouds first light of dawn scent of winter violets crisp morning air— a cat walks secretly on frosty ground withered garden only shades of brown kids gone— water from icicles hits the tin bucket under the full moon snow woman new year's eve— a gust from the canyon sweeps the city empty feeder cold sparrows plum buds— a baby wrapped tightly in a blanket desert rain tadpoles of toads winding path— spring grass spreads along the river into the sky's blue— green, yellow and red kites the blazing sun— the ice in a glass clinks around & around my yard fireflies carry the stars white canvas— summer rain clears the air for the fireworks carried by twilight cicada's song—   About Yayoi Tanida, US   Born in Kobe, Japan; Been in New Mexico since 1998; Working as a quality engineer; Started to write English haiku early in 2008; A certified Ikebana (Japanese style flower arrangement) teacher with Ichiyo School of Ikebana. This is Yoyai's first appearance in Sketchbook