The Snowdrifts' Days Are Numbered (haynaku poetry challenge)




Mountains,
like gods,
reign forever, but

These
will collapse
when winter ends

Imperious
ivory slopes
and indigo shadows

Topple,
thwarted by
the springtime sun.


Poetry style: Haynaku (1-2-3 word stanzas)


Comments

  1. The progression of this worked well for me, from the eternal mountains to the imminent destruction. I especially liked ivory slopes and indigo shadows.

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  2. The blueness of snow amazes me. It might look permanent, but as you say, the seasons (or climate change) show us otherwise. I enjoyed writing strings of haynaku and this reminds me why.

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