TANKA No. 1 - Truth of Wind

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iliana
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0 posted 2004-02-21 01:51 PM

Amidst an air of
evergreen, the fledgling learns
the scent of flying,

and shakes off downy newness,
young one learns the truth of wind.

Mistletoe Angel

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1 posted 2004-02-21 02:00 PM

(smiles) God Bless You, dearest friend, this reminded me so much of my Cherokee knowledge I hold dear given to me from my ancestors, sweet friend, how kinship is a central part of our doctrines, which we call family "Tiospaye", and it is an extended family that is more universal that goes beyond blood relatives, but includes the thunder, the stones, the animals, so much more, and that we hold obligations true for each individual holding several roles in society, including a mother (Ina) and father (Ate) providing for the children! (smiles) Yay, may the children learn to fly by listening to dear heart, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"You'll find something that's enough to keep you
But if the bright lights don't receive you
You should turn yourself around and come back home" MB20

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

2 posted 2004-02-21 02:02 PM

Beautiful!! I love this!
Hugs~

  ~ Whatever our souls are made of,
      his and mine are the same. ~

passing shadows
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3 posted 2004-02-21 02:03 PM

oh .....YOU GO!

YES!

iliana
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4 posted 2004-02-21 02:05 PM

Noah -- thank you so much sweet heart! I really am grateful for the information you gave about the Cherokee -- I find that so very interesting! Hugs to you, friend.....jo

iliana
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5 posted 2004-02-21 02:06 PM

Dixie girl -- you are so sweet with your comments. I'm experimenting a little with my writing, can you tell? ......hugs, jo

iliana
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6 posted 2004-02-21 02:10 PM

Nancy Lee, I'm glad you did -- I loved yours about the sisters! .......hugs, jo

Ravenwolfvoyager
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7 posted 2004-02-21 02:42 PM

Iliana, you are truly going to have to stop you now have me addicted, these are really great. I hope that you plan on doing a series!!!!!!!!!!!

Magnus

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8 posted 2004-02-21 03:05 PM

Beautifully written, excellent message.
Thanx Iliana.

garysgirl

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9 posted 2004-02-21 03:08 PM

I love this, iliana. Aren't these
short verses fun to write?

Hugs

Ethel

Paul Wilson

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10 posted 2004-02-21 04:18 PM

iliana...Very well done...Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

Suetang
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11 posted 2004-02-21 04:21 PM

Hi Jo

I absolutely loved this, so very beautiful.

Take care......Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

NewEnglandlazurlu
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12 posted 2004-02-21 04:48 PM

Wonderful, just wonderful. Loved it so much.

Hugs and Smiles, Marti

I take no credit for my poems. Although I write them, I feel
more like I transcribe them. It's just a matter of listening.

DavePage
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13 posted 2004-02-21 06:24 PM

Iliana

You are magic

Love Dave

Amidst an air of
evergreen, the fledgling learns
the scent of flying,

and shakes off downy newness,
young one learns the truth of wind.
***********************************
Wind flying a young bird
Evergreen
warmth
to fly
for the feel of currents
and the smell of currents
to learn
more of the wind

ThisDiamond
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14 posted 2004-02-21 06:38 PM

What a sensational rendition of wind...
Enjoyed. TD

Grover
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15 posted 2004-02-21 06:42 PM

Truly, a beautiful poem! Grover.

Margherita
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16 posted 2004-02-21 07:56 PM

Jo, this is very beautiful. Shows your spirit of observation and how you capture the essence.
Love, Margherita

ice
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17 posted 2004-02-21 09:16 PM

iliana
another beautiful Tanka...
enjoyed this one also
________ice
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inkedgoddess
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18 posted 2004-02-21 09:52 PM

the truth of wind
yes something to learn we can never caatch for sure
nice tanka

Greeneyes

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19 posted 2004-02-21 10:46 PM

such a peace when reading this....I needed that!

~~**~~
There are moments when speech
is but a mouth pressed lightly and
humbly against the angel's hands.

steavenr
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20 posted 2004-02-21 11:14 PM

iliana, great mixture of the senses...loved the flow...good write

jwesley
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21 posted 2004-02-22 10:13 AM

I like the way you do these - - - never tried them, guess I need too although never could do anything structured...

Very nicely written...

jwesley

vandana

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22 posted 2004-02-22 11:00 AM

Sadelite
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23 posted 2004-03-05 09:52 PM

kind of like water off a duck's back?

The freshness in this appeals to every sense!
Spectacular write, Jo.  Are you sure we're sisters?

                    Sadie

HOW COULD i have MISSED this gem?  Are you saving hard copies of these Jo?  You must organize these into a notebook with plastic protective sheets.  You need to have a set for each person in your immediate family and,well...one for me, too?

scorpio
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right...there

24 posted 2004-03-05 10:17 PM

I enjoyed the picture this created in my mind. Well done Iliana.

believe in what your heart feels...

Pilgrimage
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25 posted 2004-03-05 10:30 PM

Nicely done. I like the way you portray it as a scent, a feel in the air.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

sea_of_okc
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26 posted 2004-03-05 10:41 PM

I love the feel of this. Excellent job.

Tanka very much for sharing it

choshi
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27 posted 2004-03-06 11:25 PM

Amidst an air of
evergreen, the fledgling learns
the scent of flying,

and shakes off downy newness,
young one learns the truth of wind.

Nice feeling here that you have captured, Jo...So much can be said , so many feelings evoked in so few words.

muted

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Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving

28 posted 2004-03-06 11:49 PM

very much enjoyed

muted

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29 posted 2004-03-06 11:50 PM

like it so much, i accidently double posted! oops

Midnitesun

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30 posted 2004-03-07 12:00 PM

OK, now you've done it, m'friend, inspired me. LOL, I used to write Tankas a few years ago. Guess its time to dust off the old quill and try one again.
I enjoyed this very much.
namaste

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