Image by David Mark from Pixabay
axe unfolding wood
the lumberjack's hand brings down
winter trees on snow
axe unfolding wood
scent of oils rising from bark
mighty giants fallen
the lumberjack's hand brings down
sturdy wood to build new homes
and for furniture
winter trees on snow
they can serve the people well
if culled thoughtfully
~Cie~
Sustainable forestry practices allow us to live in harmony with nature.
Notes:
This Troiku was created from a fusion Haiku inspired by a pair of Haiku by Yosa Buson (1716 - 1784).
cutting into with the ax,
I was surprised at the scent.
the winter trees.
unfolding at the
hand of the glass polisher:
a camellia!
© Yosa Buson
