Renhai Studio Archives

A Collection of Renhai by members of The Renhai Studio

On the Tip

A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (Solo)

Steep cliff —
a tiny spruce seedling
clings to life.

Early morning Frost —
each blade coated.

A first flake
settles on the tip —
Pine needle.

Archive Id: 91
Vaughn Seward: Canada
Written:: November 5-8, 2008

Theme: Clinging
Season: Autumn
Kigo: Frost; First flake
Verse Form: 2-3-2, 3-3, 2-3-2 (Rhythm)
Process: Reverse

Links 1/2: Living / Dying (Tree / Grass).
Links 2/3: Frost / Snow; Blade / Needle.
Links 3/1: Evergreen trees; Precariousness

Notes: This Renhai was inspired from our yearly wedding anniversary trips to Banff, Alberta, Canada. One year we noticed a tiny seeding clinging to an almost vertical cliff face. We took a photo of it and did so each year after that. Now, after over ten years, it is fun to look back at each picture and how the little fellow has grow from just a few inches up to its present height of several feet.