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Embers

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Rengay Through the Seasons by Masago & Friends

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Rengay #38, May 18-24, 2008 — by Vaughn Seward (vs)

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IdHaijinStanzasSeasonKigoLinkTheme:
Glowing

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1/vsMoon light —
the cherry blossoms glow
bright pink.
SpringCherry BlossomsTo 6: Pink / RoséBlossoms

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2/vsThe night light still on —
yet the kids are grown up.
No Seasonn/aTo 1: Night timeNight light

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3/vsA lava lamp
from the flea market —
comes on, goes off.
No Seasonn/aTo 2: Light / LampLava lamp

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4/vsA lit butt
tossed out a car window —
rolling, flickering.
No Seasonn/aTo 3: FlickeringCigarette butt

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5/vsA molten glass blob —
shaped with each puff.
No Seasonn/aTo 4: Window / GlassMolten glass

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6/vsSip of rosé
by a fireplace of embers —
just you and me.
No Seasonn/aTo 5: Puff / SipEmbers

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Technical Notes:

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The first verse is inspired by a large, old cherry tree in our back yard which is a beautiful sight in late May and early June.

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Copyright © Masago 2008 (Vaughn Seward) — All rights reserved.