the way of tea

the way of tea

tea done well requires intention
a sentimental favorite mug
special leaves, time for steeping 
sweetness…cream and honey
an invitation to pause, to breathe, to be

~kat

Gogyohka

Five rules of Gogyohka by Enta Kusakabe (1983).

• Gogyohka is a new form of short poem that is based on the ancient Japanese Tanka and Kodai kayo.

• Gogyohka has five lines, but exceptionally may have four or six.

• Each line of Gogyohka consists of one phrase with a line-break after each phrase or breath.

• Gogyohka has no restraint on numbers of words or syllables.

• The theme of Gogyohka is unrestricted.