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A Collection of Renhai by members of The Renhai Studio

Green to Golden

A Renhai by Zhanna P. Rader (Solo)

From a green bud,
I emerge into sunshine,
the wind checks my strength.

A raven drops its "hello" —
swooshing sound of the rain.

Color-changing time —
many break off and swirl down;
I join the fun.

Archive Id: 129
Zhanna P. Rader: USA
Written:: March 21, 2009

Theme: A Leaf's Perspective
Season: Spring (through Autumn)
Kigo: Green bud; Rain; Dropping leaves
Verse Form: Free
Process: Forward

Links 1/2: Sunshine / Rain.
Links 2/3: Rain-fall / Leaf-fall.
Links 3/1: Colors of leaves / Green bud; Leaf fall / Leaf emerging.

Notes: This is from the perspective of a leaf and was written for young readers.