Tanka Tuesday is all about the spring equinox. In the 24 Seasons of Japan challenge, we’re getting our inspiration from the kigo words. Only Haiku and haibun require the use of kigo words. The other forms do not. However, the challenge asks us to use kigo words in one of the 24 Forms.
Have you noticed how the imagery in your poetry has expanded since you started using the kigo words? I’m impressed!
Here’s the view from my upstairs window this morning, March 22, 2024. It looks like the snow finally found us! It’s 31 F. which is cold!
Spring Dawn, haibun
Heavy snow swirls in the shining wind. Strong gusts blast the pale, delicate florets starting to bud on the pear trees lining the street. Michigan’s lost winter regains its glory, reminding us who really is in charge of the weather.
March—in like a lamb, out like a lion!
the spring dawn—
hidden by wet snowflakes
daybreak crow sings
© Colleen Chesebro
🪻 Colleen Chesebro, Author & Poet 🪻 
Thanks for your comments ❣️