Tanka Tuesday :: Fresh air

a breath of fresh air
spring is patiently waiting 
the winter's farewell

a breath of fresh air 
a season for renewal
flowers, birds, and joy

a breath of fresh air
petals remind me of you
caressing my skin

a breath of fresh air
wakes me up in the morning
to the Earth's party

Tanka Tuesday this week is hosted by the lovely Melissa Lemay, the guidelines are:

For this week’s challenge, we will write our own rensaku:

• I’d like us to write at least three to four haiku or tanka.
• Each poem maintains its autonomy, in that it is not influenced by any other.
• Each poem functions as a stanza in the greater whole. See Shiki’s rensaku verse below.
• Together, all poems have a unifying theme, or are written with regard to an experience or event.
• Don’t forget your kigo! Hint: we are headed into spring! Of course, you will write about whatever season you are in, in your part of the world.