Cherry Blossoms Sway
By: Aviantei
[Twelve Shots of Summer: Gotta Write 'Em All 1-5]
A Rurouni Kenshin Poem
cherry blossoms sway
thin branches overlapping
beckoned by the breeze
nature thrives above
early morning sword practice
—serene, pristine form
vermillion shaded hair
observing tranquility
eyes shining like steel
man of death and peace
heavily conflicted heart
seeking something—what?
his sword slices air
but restrained against others
he maintains ideals
wander like the wind
ferocity of winter
a laugh warm as spring
beckoned by the breeze
Himura Kenshin inhales
cherry blossoms sway
[Author's Notes]
There is a special word for a series of seven haiku. I have forgotten it, but that's what this is.
This was written to fulfill the Original [Twelve Shots of Summer] Week Five prompt, "The many mysteries of Himura Kenshin" that I avoided that first year.
Please do consider checking out the [Twelve Shots of Summer] community, and thanks for reading.
-Aviantei
[06.25.2018]