The Magic of a Springtime Zephyr (Tanka String)

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JLHunter
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0 posted 2006-10-21 03:43 AM

The Magic of a Springtime Zephyr

A wistful breeze blows,
enticing sad, weary minds
to hearken old, faded dreams;
as memories of springtime
recall our lost, childhood joys.

Pale daylight lingers,
coaxing our reveries home
to where silence waits;
none leave but the faint of heart,
as magic is in the air!

The breeze whispers, "Come…,'
and our feet slowly answer.
Steps growing lighter
as a long lost spring returns
to cushion aged footfalls.

Aches and ailments fade,
and clothing feels ill-fitted,
as years slip our frames.
Minds and hearts shed fears and pains--
for magic claims all sorrows.

Springtime zephyrs cry:
"Abandon winter's mad grief!
Youth is free of want
in springtime's charming embrace,
and nothing but joy remains!"

Logic falls from grace,
as innocence is reclaimed.
Youthful zeal returns.
As laughter rings from on high,
an ageless Kingdom awaits.

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

Martie

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1 posted 2006-10-21 11:25 AM

John...one to other, beautiful and completely un-contrived as sometimes counting can be. Enjoyed!

JLHunter
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2 posted 2006-10-21 01:12 PM

Thanks, Martie!

I worked hard on this one, and rewrote many individual Tankas many times. But then, as always, I wanted everything to be as perfect as is possible.

I'm glad that you like it.

John xo

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2006-10-21 03:16 PM

May the zephyr's of springtime forever lift your youthful spirit on high!

Loving Light,

EA

JLHunter
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4 posted 2006-10-21 08:37 PM

HAHAHA!

Hi, EA.

That's a great response! I hope that the zephyrs are kind to you, too!

John xo

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

The Lady
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since 2005-12-26

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5 posted 2006-10-22 01:33 AM

Springtime zephyrs cry:
"Abandon winter's mad grief!
Youth is free of want
in springtime's charming embrace,
and nothing but joy remains!"

yes
and they cry loudly
John

beautiful work!

JLHunter
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since 2006-10-08

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6 posted 2006-10-22 05:02 AM

Hi, TL.

Oh, dear! I didn't mean to ruin your whole evening! You've read a superperfecta of my saddest, most poignant poems! What can I do to make it up to you?

:-(

John xo

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

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