Tag: Tanka

#Tanka: Harvest Moon

Posted on September 30, 2020 by

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harvest moon risingheralding in sparse autumnthe healing seasonfor land and man, fish and fowlrustling crimson leaves fallingwhile mother earth rests Frank J. Tassone Haikai Challenge #158: Harvest Moon Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge #197: Tanka

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#Tanka: Mesmerized

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

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“As if you were on fire from within.The moon lives in the lining of your skin.” ― Pablo Neruda To glimpse the divine As I fall under the spell Of golden brown eyes Mesmerized, I surrender As passionate fires ignite Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge: No. 186… Continue Reading “#Tanka: Mesmerized”

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The Enemy Revealed

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

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the veil, now liftedthe enemy is revealedspending life racingchasing the mighty dollarfailing to honor nature but now that we’ve pausedwe are seeing fresh beautyin every green leaffinally, we realizeearth was waiting for our fall for we are, you seeour own baffling enemydestroying the airwe… Continue Reading “The Enemy Revealed”

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#Tanka: Breathe

Posted on February 25, 2020 by

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slowing a heart beat enlightenment between breaths tranquil resting place where horizon and land meet under an apricot sky Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge No. 166- Theme Prompt

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#Tanka: Small Miracles

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

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my heart beats in syncto the thrasher’s melodyembracing naturesmall miracles aboundingin a garden grown with love Carpe Diem Haiku Kai: #1815- First Love

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# Tanka: Cold Moon Sky

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

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whoosh of mighty wingsGreat Horned owl in cold moon skywatching over mea sign, a message of strengthwinds of change whirling, swirling Author’s Note: On an evening walk last night, we encountered a Great Horned owl. It was an incredible experience. Frank J Tassone Hakai… Continue Reading “# Tanka: Cold Moon Sky”

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#Tanka: Morning Glory

Posted on November 6, 2019 by

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morning glory! the well bucket-entangled, I ask for water © Chiyo-Ni raindrops on purple petalsglistening orbs reflect light ©2019 Linda Lee Lyberg Today, we have been given the challenge to transform a haiku by Chiyo-Ni into a tanka. Carpe Diem Haiku Kai: #1775 Morning… Continue Reading “#Tanka: Morning Glory”

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