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A Japanese lyric verse form having three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables, traditionally invoking an aspect of nature or the seasons. (Yeah, I know I didn't do the syllable thang...jane)
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Low tide.
Far away, bits of red and yellow,
with legs,
run to and fro.
Lincoln City, Oregon....8/14/06
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wild rhododendrons,
light pink to deep rose,
line the path on either side
everywhere
Sequim, Washington.....7/5/02
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along the trail,
fallen blossoms
one after another
lead the way to paradise
Sequim, Washington.....7/5/02
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kayaks
float on top of cars
waiting patiently
for the real thing
Port Angeles, Washington.....7/2/02
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fireflies
living lanterns
in the dark
captivate me
Portland, Oregon.....6/15/02
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golden bird
flies across the miles
bringing peace and friendship
and love
Bend, Oregon.....6/10/02
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