Renhai Studio Archives

A Collection of Renhai by members of The Renhai Studio

Moving On

A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (Solo)

A bear scrounges
on the steep hillside —
shriveled berries.

Vase of dried roses —
good times, now passed.

The scent of leaves
burning in the backyard —
oil drum.

Archive Id: 83
Vaughn Seward: Canada
Written:: October 17-21, 2008

Theme: Shriveled
Season: Autumn
Kigo: Shriveled berries; Burning leaves
Verse Form: 2-3-2, 3-3, 2-3-2 (Rhythm)
Process: Reverse

Links 1/2b: Good times passed (verse 3, bear's summer).
Links 2a/3: Vase / Drum.
Links 3/1: Consumed (Berries / Leaves).

Notes: In the "old days" (circa 1950?) one could burn leaves and/or garbage in one's backyard. There was often a ubiquitous aroma of stuff being burned. This was the first solo Reverse Renhai written.