Lady Elizabeth de Spaulding (named Poeta Atlantia at Ruby Joust 2023) issued a challenge to the populace of Atlantia and they rose in force to compose haiku. Below are many of those compositions, in alphabetical order by first name of the submitter.
Picture and Poem by Matsuo Basho, 1688, sourced from Wikimedia Commons
The Saber Strikes by Lord Alekzandr Tomasovic of the Barony of Hawkwood
My name is Lord Aleksandr Tomasovic. I am a 13th century Kievan Rus Druzhina, and Cadet to Baron Cataldo Querini. I am currently the Rapier Champion for the Barony of Hawkwood.
A saber held high
The point drives home from the side
The curved blade tricks you
Singing by Mistress Arianna Morgan of the Barony of Lochmere
Mistress Arianna Morgan is the founder and director of Laydes Fayre. Laydes Fayre is an inter-baronial treble choir based in the Barony of Lochmere. She has directed the Pennsic Choir and the auditioned choir, Chorulus Pennsicus numerous times. Although she is a composer and arranger, she insists that she is not a poet.
Singing dulcet tones
Brings ambiance to events
Come join us in song
Project Paralysis by Lazy Cassia “Kissy” of the Barony of Sacred Stone and responses
Transplant from Caid, I love how green Atlantia is, but the humidity has to go. Love how welcoming everyone is and looking forward to learning how to use my sewing machine.
Buy all the fabric,
needles, yarn, ribbon, and thread.
Then never use it.
From Lady Sonya Flicker:
Don’t lie to yourself
No, you will not use these pretties
Kind estate planning
One can buck the trend
Only buy what is needed
Another way to win
Look what I made!
Accomplishment with friend’s help
So very grateful
Equestrian by Herrin Clara Brauer of the Shire of Roxbury Mill
Pearl of divers arts in northern Atlantia.
Horse and rider move
Hitting reeds and spearing rings
Champion is sought
My Loves by Máistreás Cellach Mór of the Barony of Lochmere
Máistreás Cellach Mór can be reached to discuss the many and varied arts she enjoys at cellach.mor@gmail.com.
Fierce, caring, and true
Yrsa so brave and nimble
My partner My Love
They’re Maistra’s student
Service jam and cooking skill
My Kid, Kelson Mor
Jenifer D’Winter
Talented in metal arts
A true service heart
You love who you love
Everyone is welcome here
Happy Pride Month y’all
My Dream by Lady Genevote la Feseresse of the Barony of Black Diamond
Genevote is the MOAS for Black Diamond and is interested in all things A&S. She focuses on scribal and stained glass, but that’s always subject to change! She can be contacted at genthemaker@gmail.com.
Chosen family
Old magics around the fire
Lifetime of friendship
Gone by Lord Heinrich von Holstein of the Barony of Ponte Alto
Fighter, chef. Not the worst at poetry; I appreciate it for encouraging brevity.
Where did my peer go?
Distracted for five seconds…
Deceptively fast.
Lament by Machteld Cleine of the Canton of Cydllan Downs
Photography, performing arts, occasional writer or fiber dabbler. Loving people, loving art, loving all the nerdy things we do with each other.
Light fading faster
Images held forever
Now lost to darkness
Beer by Ormarr Raumson of the Canton of Elvegast
I’m just a simple brewer.
Grain soaked in water
Yeast merrily farting gas
Golden ale for all.
The Assistant by Noble Rinn of the Canton of Brockore Abbey
Dipping my toes into something new.
Start a new project
Please, beckons the small white paw
Make some room for me~
The Many Haiku of Lady Sonya Flicker called Patches of the Barony of Storvik
Patches loves Haikous. Writes some occasionally. Story telling fun.
Dancing is fun!
Many plans afoot
A full week of Pennsic balls
Delightful dancing
To Lady Elizabeth de Spaulding:
Thanks for this challenge
Reading Haikous are very fun!
You are marvelous
To Baron Cataldo Querini: Drink Up
Hate Pennsic water
Tastes foul, nasty, and yucky
Bottled water wins!
To Patrick Conrad: Kids are Our Future
Crown has pranked me
Toy chest was thrust at me!
Tiny terrors chasing!
To Lydia Leovic Towery:
Can be many things
Amazing warmth coming up
Possibilities!
To Debbie DeTreville:
Seven years are kept
On the eighth year, big bonfire!
So much rejoicing
To Baroness Azza al-Shiraziyya:
Any theme you wish
Rhyming not necessary
Can change topic. Moose!
Speaking Hands by Maestra Suzanne de la Ferté of the Canton of Charlesbury Crossing
I am the current Society Silent Herald Deputy. I’ve been signing for more than 50 years and am a CODA (Child Of Deaf Adults) which means both my parents are deaf (as are my brother and sister). If you’d like more information about Silent Heraldry, please feel free to contact me at SuzanneBooth@gmail.com
Crown words on the air
Concepts are vivid pictures
Conveyed to the Deaf
Combat by Þorgrímr kráka of the Barony of Stierbach
I fight, and I make things. www.thorgrimrkraka.com
Thunderous shields clash
Worthy foes seek their glory
Fates weave victory