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A Collection of Renhai by members of The Renhai Studio

Sailing On

A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (Solo)

Giant sequoia —
a butterfly's wings open
then close...

Distant waves shimmer —
a tiny speck sails on.

Blue sky —
his red balloon slips
out of his hand.

Archive Id: 66
Vaughn Seward: Canada
Written:: July 23-27, 2008

Theme: Contrasted Size
Season: Summer
Kigo: Butterfly; Sailing; Balloon
Verse Form: 2-3-2, 3-3, 2-3-2 (Rhythm)
Process: Forward

Links 1/2: Waving.
Links 2/3: Sailing.
Links 3/1: Flying.

Notes: There is a pattern that progresses through the three verses:
    Verse 1: Land
    Verse 2: Water
    Verse 3: Air