Renhai Reflections: Jolly, Folly Times

Jolly, Folly Times
A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (vs) & Zhanna P. Rader (zh.r)

He falls asleep
after hours of writing cards...
the pen, on "Merry." /zh.r

One-armed gingerbread man — /vs
Jack Frost on the window pane. /zh.r

Candy cane —
the crook peeks out from
his coat pocket. /vs

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Renhai Reflections: Cookie Dough And Tinsel

Cookie Dough And Tinsel
A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (vs) & Gillena Cox (gc)

Christmas gifts
with bows and red ribbons,
wrapped and hidden /vs

a fresh batch of poppycock /vs
another rap on the door /gc

paranderos
their frilly shirts ruffling
with their music /gc

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Renhai Reflections: Filling My Dreams

Filling My Dreams
A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (vs) & Gillena Cox (gc)

an old stocking
boxed in with last years baubles
dusted and gilded /gc

under this starless sky — /vs
chilly breezes through bare trees /gc

the last of the kids
move out, just the memories
to run through my mind /vs

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Renhai Reflections: Sense Encounters

Sense Encounters
A Renhai by Toshiaki Koike (tk) & Vaughn Seward (vs)

The rodeo clown
grimaces as he runs
toward a barrel. /vs

Amber, here and there — /tk
smudged mascara in her tears. /vs

Fallen leaves —
footstep sounds evoke
childhood memories. /tk

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[This is the last in a four-part series, see the notes for details]

Renhai Reflections: A Bit Extra

A Bit Extra
A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (vs) & Zhanna P. Rader (zh.r)

Crowded pizza place —
the deep dish special arrives
with extra peppers. /vs

Thin ice covers the pond — /zh.r
sparrows at the bird feeder. /vs

A thick bed blanket
in this well-heated room —
alone in the lodge. /zh.r

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Renhai Reflections: Holding On

Holding On
A Renhai by Gillena Cox (gc) & Vaughn Seward (vs)

the old homestead —
weathered planks of the roof
now caved-in /vs

cut flowers at the graveside — /gc
fallen tears begin to dry /vs

her wrinkled hands
stir another batch of cookies ...
smiling grand kids /gc

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Renhai Reflections: Closer to an End

Closer to an End
A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (Solo)

Bit by bit
the jet trail above begins
to break up.

A skiff of frost on the lawn —
flies inside move slower.

A weathered plank
among tiny ice islands —
the gentle flow.

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Renhai Reflections: Introduction

Introduction
A Renhai by Vaughn Seward (vs) & Gillena Cox (gc)

one kingfisher
on the tallest tree for miles —
the river's faint rush /vs

a single white sandpiper — /vs
the tide ebbs so quietly /gc

whitewashed
city pavement edges —
British royal visit /gc

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Renhai Reflections: Some Recent Renhai

The following are a few recent Renhai that members of the Renhai Studio Group have written:

hum
A Renhai by Heike Gewi & Walter Mathois
http://cflat7.drivehq.com/Renhai_0239.htm

Waiting for an Answer
A Renhai by John Daleiden (Solo)
http://cflat7.drivehq.com/Renhai_0240.htm

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness...
A Renhai by John Daleiden (Solo)
http://cflat7.drivehq.com/Renhai_0241.htm

Changlings
A Renhai by John Daleiden & Janice Thomson
http://cflat7.drivehq.com/Renhai_0242.htm

Renhai Reflections: Concealing Nooks

Concealing Nooks
A Renhai by Jerry McKenzie (jm) & Vaughn Seward (vs)

The toddler's smile
Reveals a thick layer
of ice-cream. /vs

Glistening slug's trail — /jm
overhanging rhubarb leaves. /vs

A torn box
by the open pantry door —
cookie crumbs. /jm

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http://cflat7.drivehq.com/Renhai_0238.htm