Written for Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 48,
posted on 8/20/24, Part I, Fading Heat (August 23 – September 6) Shosho
At
the end
of summer,
when cicadas
turn down the volume,
viburnums show their reds
then charm with their black berries
and I’m overheated to boot,
on cat feet, without causing a stir
subtle she purrs in the hues of the wind.
Never has it been as profuse as when
in the thick of torrid summer heat
melancholy accommodates
for the soundscape with aplomb
garbed in vibrant patchworks
that quicken my steps
enlarge my heart
in time for
hellos
yet.
Copyright © selma
Kigo: viburnum, wind, end of summer, heat.
Syllabic Form: Stacked/Double Etheree
Aside1: Viburnum is also called “summer snowflake”–I find this coinage creative.
From April to June Viburnums have white lace cap clusters and in late summer red
then black berries. Here’s a photo of the summer snowflakes:
Aside2: We’re on vacation–by waterfalls in a cool area to enjoy Ayu once last time
this summer. And watermelons…
with a skip in my step and joy in my heart, ittekimasu ~ [Ittekimasu (行ってきます)]
to which you’d respond itterasshai ~ [Itterasshai (行ってらっしゃい)]
Aside3: Um, if you have a few minutes to spare, and feel like it, check out the prompt
at David’s W3 Wea’ve Written Weekly, please. Um, I’m the PoW there this week.
Don’t feel bad if you can’t participate; the inspiration from Louise Glück‘s poem
is really what I’d like to gift to you. Please enjoy it.
And if you missed a day, there was always the next,
and if you missed a year, it didn’t matter,
the hills weren’t going anywhere,
the thyme and rosemary kept coming back,
the sun kept rising, the bushes kept bearing fruit.”
‘Sunrise’, Louise Glück
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING MY DOUBLE ETHEREE TODAY.
Bless you.
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Thank you for this beautifully uplifting post Selma 🙏
Enjoy your vacation 🤗
Ir truely is my pleasure dear one. Gives me pleasure to know it was uplifting.
Enjoying. Thanks.
Blessings.
Many blessings back to dear Selma 🙏
Nice Post. Beautiful pictures.
“And if you missed a day, there was always the next,
and if you missed a year, it didn’t matter,
the hills weren’t going anywhere,
the thyme and rosemary kept coming back,
the sun kept rising, the bushes kept bearing fruit.”
‘Sunrise’,” So sounded & indeed written!
Hey, Raj. Most appreciative. Happy to get your message. Blessings.
A beautiful experience your post. Thanks 🤗
Glad you liked. 🤗
This is such a beautiful poem.
Thanks, Sadje.
You’re welcome
Summer never lasts for long. Lovely poem.
Never last too long. Indeed. Happy you enjoyed. Xo
🙂💕
Thank you for sharing your intimate and inspiring relationship with nature, poet Selma. 🥰
Sharing is caring. I Care. 🤗
They are beautiful. And flourish and entertain any garden and avian visitors for long 👏🏽 thanks Colleen.
Yes, it is and yes, you do. Abundantly so! 🙏🏻🤗
The viburnum is a beautiful tree/bush. I love the way you describe the flower clusters as snowflakes. I didn’t know they know produced such beautiful berries. ❤️
The in betweens give double taste. I think. Enjoy your vacation Beth.
I love the in-betweens the best
Thank you Selma for this beautiful poem it gave me a great sense of peace… Something I am really lacking at the moment 💜
Great sense of peace. So happy to hear. Most delighted it did. Stay in peace dear Willow. Xo
Viburnum is new to me! I have heard about “summer snowflake” even seen those flowers but didn’t know they have such a poetic name. The double Etheree says a lot, I love it.
Thanks for reading and enjoying to know more about viburnums. Bless you. Xo
Lovely Etheree, Selma. And I enjoyed your theme at W3, thanks for sharing the poem “sunrise” and congratulations. 🙂
Kitty. I enjoyed your lovely poem so much. Thanks for supporting my efforts here and there. Bless you.
Beautiful, Selma. “Garbed in vibrant patchworks” — incredible imagery. 🌞
Thanks most dearly Gwen. Happy for that line too. Bless you.
Beautiful Selma- the double etheree gives such balance 💞Suzanne
Such a beautiful double etheree and I love the imagery of the viburnums and berries. Lovely! Enjoy your vacation! xo
Thanks, doubly thanks, Lauren. ((hugs))
Hugs, my friend!