Winter kigo on Carpe Diem prompt is New Year (toshi no yo) Today I once again illustrate by woodblock print from one of the big masters, Ando Hiroshigo depicting Fireworks at Ryogoku.
new year firework
reborn possibilities
forgive and improve
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firework display
forgetfulness today
fresh morning comes
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end of aging year
brilliant firework explosion
caught in water drop
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December 10, 2012

Another masterly composed series of haiku on ‘new year’s eve’ Bjorn. The last is really wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous print & a wonderful composition – thanks for sharing and be well~
Good God, these are wonderful! Bjooorrrn!
Awesome. Thank you for sharing.
very well crafted!
Isn’t it amazing how much of the universe a waterdrop will hold?
New Year’s Eve
New Year brings fresh hope and joy … well written !!!
Photo of wood block ~ wow~ Love it! ~ Haiku are very special and feel and hear the fireworks and ‘letting go’ ~ ^_^
( A Creative Harbor) aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^
The last one is my favorite for your well weaved set.
Brink of Change
Great illustration for your New Year haiku, all of them very nice, specially forgive and improve.
Beautiful firework explosion caught in water drop.
🙂