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Love's Darkest Night (A Tanka String)
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Love's Darkest Night (A Tanka String) |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Love's Darkest Night (A Tanka String) Obsidian skies reflect on these dark waters, a beacon to none. A loon cries loud his regret as waves sharpen on the shore. The icy onyx obliterates all colors, leaving naught but black. Night devoid of light and hope quietly consumes my soul. My light was purloined by your black heart of lost loves; a bewitching girl with cares for none but yourself. My ravaged heart sought solace. No comfort was found on the shores of surrender, as light and hope dimmed. Aloneness was the reward, and the nightfall hid my tears. Now soulless and lost, I exorcise my demons. Dark imaginings are relegated to ghosts of all that will never be. I stand in the dark. While looking into midnight, I sense a faint glow. Soon, the Northern Lights appear, A harbinger for lost souls. The skies hiss and pop as colors drape like curtains dancing in a breeze. My heart and soul are salvaged, renewed by Nature's spirit. Night draws to a close. As dawn nears, the dark retreats. My senses sharpen. These dark waters teem with life, and I greet the day with hope. 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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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well done! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very much enjoyed John!  No spring, nor summer beauty |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
John~ These Tanka pearls are beautifully strung~ Great minds just MUST think alike~  sends hearts in search of true love Often found hiding Amid the shadows of night Uncovered with light's renew~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"My light was purloined by your black heart of lost loves; a bewitching girl with cares for none but yourself" a brilliant string John |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, Interloper. 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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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Thanks, Nancy! 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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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Marge. Hmmmm..."Great minds." Yes! I like it! And yes, there is a definite similarity in our thinking. Great minds, indeed! 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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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, TL. Thanks as ever for you kind words! 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
what a fine composition! |
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JLHunter Senior Member
since 2006-10-08
Posts 557CA United States |
Hi, Shadows. What a fine response! Thanks, John 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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