Tag Archives: tanka

Balance…

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Abundant Nature Harvesting a sea of blue Taming wildflowers Insects and famers profit Harmony found in beauty A new crop is flowering in the fields near my home, painting the landscape with unexpected colour. The farmer seems to be growing … Continue reading →

Posted in flowers, Photography, Poetry | Tagged balance, cooperation, tanka | 30 Comments

Whispering…

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Consciousness wavers Ancient kindred whispering Silent secrets shared To know with other senses Understanding of the heart * For Colleen’s poetry challenge

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged Callanish, standing stones, tanka | 29 Comments

Routed…

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Ill-concealed hunter Predator poised for action Hiding its defeat Vanquished by the smallest bird Boldly defending her young

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged defeat, hawk, tanka | 16 Comments

Waiting…

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Summer devours spring A passionate appetite Fallen petals mourn In the heart of yesterday Tomorrow awaits its birth For Colleen’s poetry challenge

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged ageing, cycles, seasons, seeds, tanka | 27 Comments

Tuesday, 6 June 1944

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* Determined as shoots Ephemeral as petals Lives feed the machine Remembered but repeated Folly forgets sacrifice *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged D-Day, haiku, tanka | 13 Comments

Abecedarian Advise ~ Frank J. Tassone #writephoto

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Autumnal clouds bare entertwining branches corral the sun distant Danann laughter echoing in the wind Continue reading at Frank J. Tassone

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged #writephoto, AprPad, GloPoWriMo2019, haibun, haiku, NaPoWriMo2019, photo, Poetry, tanka | 2 Comments

Guide #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

A guide unlooked for Wisdom found in stranger’s form Unlikely shepherd We find only what we seek Seeing truly with the heart * ( The llama is one we met in the middle of the Yorkshire moors….)

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged guidance, haiku, Lammas the Llama, tanka, teachers, wisdom | 7 Comments

Magic #midnighthaiku

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Tiny miracles Overlooked by busy minds Crushed by rushing feet Eyes opening in wonder Remember childhood’s magic *

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged feather, haiku, magic, tanka, wonder | 25 Comments

Urban phoenix

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Civilisation The need for ownership breeds Contemptuous greed Accumulating desires Reassurance of status * Time will take its toll Breaking secure illusions Castles in the air Even the grandest vision To dust returns and crumbles * Raised and broken down … Continue reading →