by hortensia anderson (ha), and Vaughn Seward (vs);
Rengay #44 (Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2008) Verses 1-2 (of 6):
At the pond — we splash sun all over / each other. /ha
A birdbath out in the rain — each drop bursts into many. /vs
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2008-06-30
2008-06-29
Rengay Through the Seasons #44 [1]
by hortensia anderson (ha), and Vaughn Seward (vs);
Rengay #44 (Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2008) Verse 1 (of 6):
At the pond — we splash sun all over / each other. /ha
This rengai was written with hortensia anderson who lives in the east village in nyc, usa. She took workshops at ABC NO RIO with Dorothy Friedman August and with many poets at the St. Mark's Poetry Project including Bernadette Mayer, Maureen Owen, and Allen Ginsberg.
She loves haibun, edits the haibun column for "moonset, the newspaper", and maintains a blog with monthly entries:
The Plenitude of Emptiness:
http://hortensiaanderson.blogspot.com/
She derives the most satisfaction from collaborations.
the timelessness
of cyberspace -
we birth a poem
Hortensia and I have collaborated on numerous poetic projects and she was one of the first who supported the idea of undertaking this "Rengay Through the Seasons project".
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Rengay #44 (Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2008) Verse 1 (of 6):
At the pond — we splash sun all over / each other. /ha
This rengai was written with hortensia anderson who lives in the east village in nyc, usa. She took workshops at ABC NO RIO with Dorothy Friedman August and with many poets at the St. Mark's Poetry Project including Bernadette Mayer, Maureen Owen, and Allen Ginsberg.
She loves haibun, edits the haibun column for "moonset, the newspaper", and maintains a blog with monthly entries:
The Plenitude of Emptiness:
http://hortensiaanderson.blogspot.com/
She derives the most satisfaction from collaborations.
the timelessness
of cyberspace -
we birth a poem
Hortensia and I have collaborated on numerous poetic projects and she was one of the first who supported the idea of undertaking this "Rengay Through the Seasons project".
Click here for the previous rengay in the series.
2008-06-28
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 Summary
by Masago: Rengay #43 (Jun 22-28, 2008) Summary
End Game
Long day —
the sun goes to bed
after I do.
We get ice-cream cones —
a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide —
a wave laps over the last
of the castle.
A sudden squall —
an outdoor chess match
enters the end game.
At the end of the dock —
he tries hooking minnows.
Awakened at dawn —
the sound of sirens grab
my attention.
The central theme in this rengay is "Endings".
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uB-pH6JcnN2cQ&gid=0
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End Game
Long day —
the sun goes to bed
after I do.
We get ice-cream cones —
a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide —
a wave laps over the last
of the castle.
A sudden squall —
an outdoor chess match
enters the end game.
At the end of the dock —
he tries hooking minnows.
Awakened at dawn —
the sound of sirens grab
my attention.
The central theme in this rengay is "Endings".
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uB-pH6JcnN2cQ&gid=0
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2008-06-27
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 [1-6]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 22-28, 2008), Verses 1-6 (of 6)
Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
A sudden squall — an outdoor chess match / enters the end game.
At the end of the dock — he tries hooking minnows.
Awakened at dawn — the sound of sirens grab / our attention.
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Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
A sudden squall — an outdoor chess match / enters the end game.
At the end of the dock — he tries hooking minnows.
Awakened at dawn — the sound of sirens grab / our attention.
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2008-06-26
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 [1-5]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 22-28, 2008), Verses 1-5 (of 6)
Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
A sudden squall — an outdoor chess match / enters the end game.
At the end of the dock — he tries hooking minnows.
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Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
A sudden squall — an outdoor chess match / enters the end game.
At the end of the dock — he tries hooking minnows.
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2008-06-25
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 [1-4]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 22-28, 2008), Verses 1-4 (of 6)
Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
A sudden squall — an outdoor chess match / enters the end game.
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Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
A sudden squall — an outdoor chess match / enters the end game.
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2008-06-24
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 [1-3]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 22-28, 2008), Verses 1-3 (of 6)
Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
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Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
Rising tide — a wave laps over the last / of the castle.
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2008-06-23
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 [1-2]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 22-28, 2008), Verses 1-2 (of 6)
Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
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Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
We get ice-cream cones — a lick sends my scoop flying.
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2008-06-22
Rengay Through the Seasons #43 [1]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 22-28, 2008), Verse 1 (of 6)
Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
[In celebration of this year's longest day.]
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Long day — the sun goes to bed / after I do.
[In celebration of this year's longest day.]
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2008-06-21
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 Summary
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008) Summary
The Rainbow Ahead
A hermit watches
drops splash on the surface —
koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle —
we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch —
the sound of pitter-patter
on each leaf.
Sudden downpour —
colouring books opened
on the lawn.
Thunderstorm — my umbrella
opens up all too well.
A rainbow across
the road in front of us —
the storm behind.
The central theme in this rengay is "Rain". Of course rain inevitably falls from time to time but when the storm eventually dissipates, the sun comes out and is a positive force supporting us in our life's journey. The rainbow is a reminder of God's promises.
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uAefgYViYcQIQ&gid=0
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The Rainbow Ahead
A hermit watches
drops splash on the surface —
koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle —
we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch —
the sound of pitter-patter
on each leaf.
Sudden downpour —
colouring books opened
on the lawn.
Thunderstorm — my umbrella
opens up all too well.
A rainbow across
the road in front of us —
the storm behind.
The central theme in this rengay is "Rain". Of course rain inevitably falls from time to time but when the storm eventually dissipates, the sun comes out and is a positive force supporting us in our life's journey. The rainbow is a reminder of God's promises.
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uAefgYViYcQIQ&gid=0
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2008-06-20
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 [1-6]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008), Verses 1-6 (of 6)
A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
Sudden downpour — colouring books opened / on the lawn.
Thunderstorm — my umbrella / opens up all too well.
A rainbow across / the road in front of us — the storm behind.
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A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
Sudden downpour — colouring books opened / on the lawn.
Thunderstorm — my umbrella / opens up all too well.
A rainbow across / the road in front of us — the storm behind.
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2008-06-19
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 [1-5]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008), Verses 1-5 (of 6)
A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
Sudden downpour — colouring books opened / on the lawn.
Thunderstorm — my umbrella / opens up all too well.
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A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
Sudden downpour — colouring books opened / on the lawn.
Thunderstorm — my umbrella / opens up all too well.
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2008-06-18
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 [1-4]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008), Verses 1-4 (of 6)
A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
Sudden downpour — colouring books opened / on the lawn.
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A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
Sudden downpour — colouring books opened / on the lawn.
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2008-06-17
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 [1-3]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008), Verses 1-3 (of 6)
A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
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A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
Potato patch — the sound of pitter-patter / on each leaf.
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2008-06-16
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 [1-2]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008), Verses 1-2 (of 6)
A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
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A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
Out in an evening drizzle — we stop for fish and chips.
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2008-06-15
Rengay Through the Seasons #42 [1]
by Masago: Rengay #42 (Jun 15-21, 2008), Verse 1 (of 6)
A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
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A hermit watches / drops splash on the surface — koi's pond.
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2008-06-14
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 Summary
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008) Summary
Their Points
Oh mosquito,
little one in my shower...
cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth —
the ant changes course.
Hornets under
the back porch — the front
gets busier.
A bee embraces
a rose blossom — the stinger
points skyward.
Sun-facing spider web —
each dew drop, a jewel.
Broad daylight —
a sudden tiny sting,
and no deerfly!
The central theme in this rengay is "Biting Insects". There is also a pattern in that the insects in all the verse are insects that fly, except to two-line verses in which the insects do not typically fly (ant and spider).
Verse 6 describes the experience of feeling a sting or a pinch, looking down and seeing where the deerfly or horsefly had bitten. It is amazing how they can land, bite, take off, and you don't feel a thing till after they've left!
The title "Their Points" has two meanings: their stinging "body part" (that typically is a point), and the idea that the insects make their points by stinging. There is a sense of power in these biters and they are not afraid of big creatures. Whatever these insects do, they sort of make their points.
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uBEniqLS2NqBw&gid=0
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Their Points
Oh mosquito,
little one in my shower...
cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth —
the ant changes course.
Hornets under
the back porch — the front
gets busier.
A bee embraces
a rose blossom — the stinger
points skyward.
Sun-facing spider web —
each dew drop, a jewel.
Broad daylight —
a sudden tiny sting,
and no deerfly!
The central theme in this rengay is "Biting Insects". There is also a pattern in that the insects in all the verse are insects that fly, except to two-line verses in which the insects do not typically fly (ant and spider).
Verse 6 describes the experience of feeling a sting or a pinch, looking down and seeing where the deerfly or horsefly had bitten. It is amazing how they can land, bite, take off, and you don't feel a thing till after they've left!
The title "Their Points" has two meanings: their stinging "body part" (that typically is a point), and the idea that the insects make their points by stinging. There is a sense of power in these biters and they are not afraid of big creatures. Whatever these insects do, they sort of make their points.
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uBEniqLS2NqBw&gid=0
Click here for the previous rengay in the series.
2008-06-13
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 [1-6]
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008), Verses 1-6 (of 6)
Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
A bee embraces / a rose blossom — the stinger / points skyward.
Sun-facing spider web — each dew drop, a jewel.
Broad daylight — a sudden tiny sting, and no deerfly!
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Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
A bee embraces / a rose blossom — the stinger / points skyward.
Sun-facing spider web — each dew drop, a jewel.
Broad daylight — a sudden tiny sting, and no deerfly!
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2008-06-12
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 [1-5]
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008), Verses 1-5 (of 6)
Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
A bee embraces / a rose blossom — the stinger / points skyward.
Sun-facing spider web — each dew drop, a jewel.
[...Woops, I posted these last two in the wrong order yesterday.]
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Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
A bee embraces / a rose blossom — the stinger / points skyward.
Sun-facing spider web — each dew drop, a jewel.
[...Woops, I posted these last two in the wrong order yesterday.]
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2008-06-11
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 [1-4]
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008), Verses 1-4 (of 6)
Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
Sun-facing spider web — each dew drop, a jewel.
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Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
Sun-facing spider web — each dew drop, a jewel.
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2008-06-10
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 [1-3]
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008), Verses 1-3 (of 6)
Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
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Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
Hornets under / the back porch — the front / gets busier.
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2008-06-09
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 [1-2]
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008), Verses 1-2 (of 6)
Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
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Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
A rain drop hits the earth — the ant changes course.
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2008-06-08
Rengay Through the Seasons #41 [1]
by Masago: Rengay #41 (Jun 8-14, 2008), Verse 1 (of 6)
Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
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Oh mosquito, little one in my shower... cease fire?
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2008-06-07
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 Summary
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008) Summary
Little Slug
Oh, little slug,
get moving, go on...
a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered —
will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing —
the other side's lineup
grows longer.
Grocery checkout
queue... "price check,
aisle seven!"
Rising price of gas —
sidewalks grow familiar.
Stone wall —
the setting sun's shadow
reaches a ladybug.
The central theme in this rengay is "Slow Movement". I wrote the first verse at a time when I was reading some of the haiku of Issa. I was inspired to write in his style, sympathetic to nature's creatures.
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uBSdA5MA2OZdQ&gid=0
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Little Slug
Oh, little slug,
get moving, go on...
a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered —
will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing —
the other side's lineup
grows longer.
Grocery checkout
queue... "price check,
aisle seven!"
Rising price of gas —
sidewalks grow familiar.
Stone wall —
the setting sun's shadow
reaches a ladybug.
The central theme in this rengay is "Slow Movement". I wrote the first verse at a time when I was reading some of the haiku of Issa. I was inspired to write in his style, sympathetic to nature's creatures.
Please click here for link details and other notes:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcytHc47X3uBSdA5MA2OZdQ&gid=0
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2008-06-06
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 [1-6]
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008), Verses 1-6 (of 6)
Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
Grocery checkout / queue... "price check, aisle seven!"
Rising price of gas — sidewalks grow familiar.
Stone wall — the setting sun's shadow / reaches a ladybug.
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Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
Grocery checkout / queue... "price check, aisle seven!"
Rising price of gas — sidewalks grow familiar.
Stone wall — the setting sun's shadow / reaches a ladybug.
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2008-06-05
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 [1-5]
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008), Verses 1-5 (of 6)
Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
Grocery checkout / queue... "price check, aisle seven!"
Rising price of gas — sidewalks grow familiar.
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Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
Grocery checkout / queue... "price check, aisle seven!"
Rising price of gas — sidewalks grow familiar.
Click here for the previous rengay in the series.
2008-06-04
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 [1-4]
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008), Verses 1-4 (of 6)
Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
Grocery checkout / queue... "price check, aisle seven!"
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Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
Grocery checkout / queue... "price check, aisle seven!"
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2008-06-03
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 [1-3]
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008), Verses 1-3 (of 6)
Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
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Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
Railway crossing — the other side's lineup / grows longer.
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2008-06-02
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 [1-2]
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008), Verses 1-2 (of 6)
Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
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Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
Chicken dinner was ordered — will it come before breakfast?
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2008-06-01
Rengay Through the Seasons #40 [1]
by Masago: Rengay #40 (Jun 01-07, 2008), Verse 1 (of 6)
Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
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Oh, little slug, get moving, go on... a robin's nearby.
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