Rengay Through the Seasons by Masago & Friends

 

 

Behind the Curtain Rengay #23, Late-Winter by Vaughn Seward (CA) The crack of ice over the sound of a trickle— frozen waterfall. Behind the curtain, motionless— the boy's turn to go on stage. Ice fishing all day long—my lunch, the only bite. Her friend holds the half-spud... the needle's tip sinks through. A snowboarder plows under— his partner offers his hand. Tap-tap, tap-tap— a woodpecker chips deeper into the trunk. Click here for Notes   Gathered Around Rengay #24, Late-Winter by Vaughn Seward (CA) Chilly day— pigeons huddle around a chimney top. A warm, queen-size bed— so easy to hit the snooze. Russian circus— the lion-tamer almost loses his head. I open a can of soup for supper— the cat comes running. A candle-light dinner— "we're meant for each other." We gather around to look through the telescope— lunar eclipse. Click here for Notes   Under the Covers Rengay #25, Late-Winter by Vaughn Seward (CA) A school of fish under the lake ice— deep winter. Recess, one hour away— thoughts of fun and snow. We come inside after the bell... the smell of wet woolens. Science class— other guys try burning more than sulfur. Mid-term exam week— my candle lit at both ends. Under the covers Saturday morning— thinking about homework. Click here for Notes   Breaking the Ice Rengay #26, Late-Winter Jon Davey (UK), and Vaughn Seward (CA) Hail storm— sparrow and sparrowhawk sheltered in a blackthorn. A pine-log alpine hut— four skis against a wall. Mountain lake— a pair of swimmers break the ice. Class reunion— a childhood crush says he remembers me. Family party—I forget my third cousin's name. Frozen clearing— the howls of a wolf pack under a full moon. Click here for Notes