Follows the previous renga poems:
5/7/5
swan glides gracefully
across pristine lotus pond
serenity reigns
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7/7 renga poem
birds and fat frogs serenade
as fireflies hover above
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RENGA is a unique collaborative Japanese style of poetry in which multiple poets write alternating stanzas. It was created in Japan in the 13th century. Renga requires a good understanding of the form. If you need help do not hesitate to contact me.. for more information about Renga poems click here


HOW TO WRITE A RENGA POEM:

It's very important to LINK your Renga stanza to the previous stanza keeping the same theme and season of the year. to check out the Renga Book click here

FIRST POET - starts with a three-line haiku 5/7/5 that sets the theme and season of the year.

THE SECOND POET writes a 7/7 stanza that links to the previous 5/7/5 chapter with the same theme and season of the year.

This pattern (5/7/5 stanza followed by a 7/7 stanza) continues on and on. Some renga books can be 100 stanzas or more.

To post your chapter, scroll down the renga poem page you are reading. Above the review box click on ADD CHAPTER.

if you want to read additional info about renga click here
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The January Full Moon is called many names: Wolf Moon, Old Moon, Moon After Yule, Ice Moon, and Snow Moon.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CRANES AND HERONS:

Cranes
=Are social birds and can be seen in pairs or groups. They form large flocks, especially during migration, but are territorial during the breeding season
=Have striking plumage with shades of gray, white, and hints of red on their heads. They have smaller beaks
=They engage in complex mating dances involving wing flapping and vocalizations. They are known for their lifelong pairing bonds.
=have long legs and shorter beaks.
=Cranes defend their nesting sites aggressively,

HERON
=Are typically solitary hunters but can form colonies for breeding. Their mating displays are less elaborate than cranes but involve calls and neck stretching.
=Herons can become protective of their chosen nesting trees.
=Have dagger-like beaks slender bodies
=Have more muted colors, often gray, blue, or white. The Great Blue Heron has blue-gray feathers.

Despite these differences, both species thrive in wetland habitats and are territorial during the breeding season.

Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem.

Gypsy

pictures from Pinterest, the bottom is an East African crane.

Book, presentations, and poems by Gypsy Blue Rose (c) copyright 12/22/24