#Tanka: Calm & Wild

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Gossamer silk threads
A beast in an untamed web
As he calmly waits
His prey becomes entangled
Spider feasts with no regret.

 

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Linda Lee Lyberg
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The Doll

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The blood of the doll is on my hands, so I must ink this story.”- Linda Lee Lyberg
“We have no choice. We must do it. The shaman said it’s the only way.” The four women stare down at the fully dressed cuddly doll on the ground. Sucking its thumb, the blue eyes stare back, challenging their decision.

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#Haiku 37: Dark

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Night- dark and stormy
Thunder,rain,lightning crackling
Morning-all is calm.

 

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Linda Lee Lyberg

#Tanka: Gifts of Nature

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Edible flowers
Feeding our soul and body
Clover,rose, pansy
Feasting on divine beauty
God’s wondrous loving spirit. 
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Linda Lee Lyberg

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#Tanka: Scorching

A Mirage on high speed
Scorching summer sun
Throws shadows on hot pavement
Heat waves shimmering
Distorting reality
What is real or a mirage.
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Linda Lee Lyberg

 

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#Tanka: Reflection & Vision

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Memories fill hearts
Reflections of a past life
Visions for the future
Dreams wait for the perfect time
To come true so you believe.
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Linda Lee Lyberg