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Rengay Through the Seasons by Masago & Friends

 

 

 


 

Breakfast in Bed

Rengay #32, Mid-Spring
by Vaughn Seward (CA)

Morning birds —
tunes I haven't heard
in many months.

She brings breakfast in bed —
the paper, under an arm.

Front page —
"War in Europe Over,
Hitler defeated."

Low on fuel —
finally, in the distance
a gas station.

Red, glowing sunset —
the ferry operator smiles.

Model sail boat —
Dad helps and whistles
while we work.


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Breaking Silence

Rengay #33, Mid-Spring
by Vaughn Seward (CA)

Foot traffic —
a dandelion sprout
in a tiny crack.

These new shoes — my feet
sue for a prompt return.

Passing car —
a bit of her dress caught
in the door.

A large man
squeezes in between us —
long bus ride.

Plastic bottle of mustard —
the supper silence broken.

Bottle of Merlot —
the corkscrew leaves half
the cork behind.


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Between the Lips

Rengay #34, Mid-Spring
by Vaughn Seward (CA)

Glacier in the lake —
a splash is seen, before
it is heard.

A breaking-up rumour started —
we just now find out.

A tulip petal
falls to the floor — the baby
has a taste.

Dark chocolate
between the lips — she bites
a little chunk.

He releases the bowling ball...
the left pin wobbles, falls.

A wet cardboard box —
one kick almost sends a piece
across the puddle.


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Snowdrops

Rengay #35, Mid-Spring
John McDonald (UK), and Vaughn Seward (CA)

First day out
learning to be a rabbit —
tree-bark scattered.

New postal job — he opens
a gate with "Beware of Dog".

The young mother
gives the infant her breast —
the crying stops.

Erupting curses —
the rookie mason nearly
hits his chisel.

Another wrong note —
she bangs the keyboard.

He discovers how
to get under her skin:
on, off... louder...


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