Ransetsu

Sparkling Stars # 13 Ransetsu

the childless woman,

how tender she is

to the dolls!                           © Ransetsu (Tr. Blyth)

challenge goals:

5-7-5 syllables

+ a seasonword (kigo)

+ a cuttingword (kireji, in western mostly interpunction)

+ a moment as short as the sound of a pebble thrown in water

+ interchangable first and third line

+ a deeper meaning 

ultrasound:

ten tiny fingers
reaching out toward the heaven
profusion of tears

~

cats, cats, and more cats
place setting for each feline
childless couple

-

autumn leaves crumble
glorious splendor over
Perseus shines bright

(for TJ)