Tag Archives: tanka

Forever #midnighthaiku

Frozen wonderland Poised on the promise of spring Tugs at the heartstrings A land of childlike wonder Invites participation * Lost in the moment The thread of time unravels Eternity smiles * Forever’s journey Through the white heart of winter … Continue reading

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Messenger

Thought and memory Quest among the grateful dead Pick over cold bones Seek amid the detritus Tomorrow’s understanding For Frank J. Tassone’s challenge

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Cauldron

For Colleen’s tanka Tuesday

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Fresh

Footprints in the snow Ephemeral memories Slowly disappear The essence of the moment Fresh as a winter morning

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Majesty

Insignificant Standing face to face with time Even mountains fall All majesty is humbled The seasons hold the sceptre

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Teacher

* Joyfully simple The pursuit of happiness Perfectly attained Nothing but a moment lived Whole-hearted dedication *

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Control

* Unforgotten blows Shaped the world to your desire Memory of stone Unforgiving illusions Decieving your perception *

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Guesswork

For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday

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Recognition

Hand of man or god Shaping visions of Eden Where earth touches sky Here I recognise heaven Within the land of my heart

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Roads…

For Colleen’s poetry prompt

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