Carpe Diem #214
This kigo refers to the first early summer catch of a fish that lands on the beach of Kamakura, Japan. In earlier times, the fish was a particular kind of tuna that, when caught, was offered to the deiities to ensure a good fishing season.
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| Fly Fishing In Kamakura |
sacred rose of the sea
sacrifice for fisherman
good season's catch
deep in the ocean
rose of the sea stays hidden
dislikes sacrifice
sacred sacrifice
ReplyDeletebrings benefits to all
except the victim
Cheers!
JzB
The idea of a sacred ( and shy) rose of the sea is delightful to contemplate!Fluking with my Father
ReplyDeleteI just loved that phrase for the tuna in Kristjaan's background info!
DeleteI fear that sacred Tuna may be dancing the can can ;)
ReplyDeleteHatsugatsuo
Not MY tuna! ;-O
DeleteHide they might..but temptation and curiosity will win sometimes...! Nice stuff...
ReplyDeletePS - if you enjoy challenges there's always the weekly haibun..! http://yepirategunn.weebly.com/2/post/2013/05/ligo-haibun-challenge-3105-0606.html
ReplyDeleteI did my first accidental haibun yesterday or today except I had the haiku first. If I can do one intentionally will try your challenge. Thank you!
Deletesacred tuna
ReplyDeletea godlike diner for the deities -
first bonito
Nice haiku set Maggie.
Wise rose, staying hidden!
ReplyDeleteBonito