Renhai Studio Archives

A Collection of Renhai by members of The Renhai Studio

Highbush Gleanings

A Renhai by Jerry McKenzie (jm) & Vaughn Seward (vs)

The dust and roar
of the old Case thrasher —
field of barley. /vs

Highbush cranberry aroma — /jm
sound of chickadee staccato. /vs

We make toast
from whole grain rye —
boiling jelly pot. /jm

Archive Id: 77
Jerry McKenzie: Canada
Vaughn Seward: Canada
Written:: October 10-16, 2008

Theme: Harvesting
Season: Autumn
Kigo: Thrashing machine; Highbush cranberries
Verse Form: 2-3-2, 3-3, 2-3-2 (Rhythm)
Process: Forward

Links 1/2: Roar / Staccato; Dust / Aroma.
Links 2/3: Cranberry / Jelly.
Links 3/1: Grain (Rye / Barley).

Notes: This Renhai was inspired by images from the farm of Jerry McKenzie who lives not too far from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Highbush cranberries can be made into a delightful jelly preserve despite its distinct and somewhat unpleasant odour. Perhaps the chickadee will harvest these berries in the coming weeks and months. The last verse is a word image of Jerry's kitchen the day he and his wife turned their highbush cranberry gleanings into jelly.