Open Poetry #37 |
Meditations in Tanka (first attempt) |
XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Clouds on blue canvas; Both white and gray, floating by; Thoughts within my mind; Various objects are seen; Much peace comes from their passing. ***************************** All can find peace in The endless flow of blessings From having no mind The flower welcomes the bee And generations prosper. ***************************** See this form of ours So beautiful and fragile Just like a bubble It is the substance within That makes up our true being. ****************************** It holds the farmer His family's hopes and dreams A red tomato See me eat the sun and rain The Earth and the Universe. ******************************* What will my son be? Will he see his dreams fulfilled? I have shot my bow Arrow, aimed to the future Where I myself cannot go. ******************************* In the still moments We come together as One As flowing rivers Empty into the ocean Losing their identity |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Awesome...first attempt, huh? |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Thank you so much. Yeah, I was asked if I wrote Tanka...so I did a search on its form and thought I'd give it a try. I really enjoy it. We shall see if any one else does. lol |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Larry~ WOW! I'm impresed - you've done well and most enjoyable. ~hugs~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Larry~ These are EXCELLENT~ I adore the Tanka format~ *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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poetry_queen Member
since 2006-02-02
Posts 94england, |
wow i really liked this. i love to write tanka, love to read them more. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
quote: very nice! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent indeed! And very very much enjoyed Larry. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Very nicely done Larry. Enjoyed. Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
Beautifully penned Uriah! Thorougly enjoyed these. The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Brevity becomes you.... even as a storyteller... You did quite well, Sir... and the is loud! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Very well done!! |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
Aw Thank you all for taking time to read and for such kind comments. Yay me!!! < |
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