Tuesday, November 11, 2014

fippled flute



Oh little goose, so long ago of
Clay or horn, you toot
A delightful light
Rendition of singing wind.
In Italy, your ten hole
Note system came to offer
A simple way to play tunes on a whim.

Ocarina-like instruments have played an important cultural role for thousands of years. Europeans learned about them after explorers discovered parts of Central and South America.
 

Monday, November 10, 2014

à chacun son goût



Villagers worship in their
Own Oum’phors,
Organizing, unifying, even
Defying colonial
Overlords.
One houn’gan or mam’bo
Is chosen to
Serve as healer,
Medium, leader, and more.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Joie de vivre



Exuberant
Xylophone
Players
Reveal their
Emotion through
Sparkling tones; those
Sonic layers,
Invisible
Vibration, convey
Enthusiasm and elation.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Wallowing in Walloon



She especially enjoyed the restorative
Powers of the spring,
An experience that made her weary heart sing.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Acrostic meets American Haiku



Little silver crescent hangs
Up in the nighttime sky or
Nestles in a pasta plate to be
Eaten, by and by.