24 Seasons: Taisho 大暑 (Sweltering Heat)
24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 44 Sweltering Heat (July 22 – August 6) Taisho 大暑 "Your syllabic poetry writing invitation is to choose a kigo word or phrase from the seasonal kigo list on the post, or you can choose from the summer category for the Northern Hemisphere, or winter/spring category for the Southern Hemisphere on the kigo word list links below. Share your kigo word on your post... You must use one kigo word or phrase in your syllabic poem." As I am currently under Sweltering Heat conditions (outside... as well as in, as my bathroom floor is being replaced and right now drying with the help of three industrial dehumidifiers) I was quite inspired by a few of the kigo words and phrases this week! I choose " blazing sun ," " summer rain storms ," " melon " (or type of melon), and " summer naps ." blazing sun fire in the sky at daybreak blazing sun ice cold honeydew summer snack cool watermelon my anticipation g...
