I ... entered the poem of life, whose purpose is ... simply to witness the beauties of the world, to discover the many forms that love can take. (Barabara Blackman in 'Glass After Glass')

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9 May 2017

First Autumn Morning – tan renga

first autumn morning
the mirror I stare into
shows my father's face                          © Murakami Kijo

hints of the coming cold
familiar from times before                    © Rosemary Nissen-Wade


Written for Tan Renga Challenge Month 2017 #6 at Carpe Diem.

 Shared with The Tuesday Platform for May 9, 2017 at 'imaginary garden with real toads'

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12 comments:

  1. kaykuala9 May 2017 at 15:01

    One remembers certain details of a loved one when looking into reflections. Very true Rosemary!

    Hank

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  2. Kim M. Russell9 May 2017 at 16:42

    Whatever happens in our lives, we will always follow in our parents' footsteps.

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  3. Gillena Cox9 May 2017 at 23:00

    Nice response

    much love...

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  4. Sanaa Rizvi9 May 2017 at 23:17

    Beautifully eloquent!❤️

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  5. Timoteo10 May 2017 at 00:38

    Call and response. Religious.

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  6. Marian10 May 2017 at 02:11

    Ah. *shiver*

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  7. brudberg10 May 2017 at 05:26

    Brrr.. I can feel that cold too.

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  8. Anonymous10 May 2017 at 08:01

    Leaves enough for our imagination.

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  9. Pat11 May 2017 at 01:59

    I particularly like the hokku. Each response is a snippet on relationships with dads. Love it.

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  10. Paul John Dear11 May 2017 at 08:24

    Excellent response to a classic.

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  11. Khaya Ronkainen11 May 2017 at 14:34

    Snippets of past memories as one looks into the future. I rather like this Tan Renga form!

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  12. rudraprayaga12 May 2017 at 22:41

    Nice one.Apt too.

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