i.
stones covered with sea foam
letters of your name wrapped around
my tongue
as if it was a sin, gently and
softly
another wave rushes in rapidly
no one can hear our game of love
ii.
hidden pathways in early frost
beneath the tree a deer crossed
wanderer with cold toes
questioning the road he chose
for all the sunlight seems lost
iii.
rushing morning rays
glimmer in bees' wings
beyond the horizon they dive
into flowery embrace
living is a phase
iv.
dream of a stone
seeds grown
roots pecking
softly nesting
the droplets of dawn
v.
snow storm in a bowl
trails of a melancholic soul
clouds of innermost affection
calling for connection
down the rabbit hole
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Something new I tried for Real Toads. Writing Tanka. I had fun writing these, it was the first time as well, so maybe there will be a second time.
They each have a magical quality about them but I especially love the last one. I'm all about those melancholic souls.
ReplyDeletethere's such beauty in them :) thank you
DeleteWhat a great idea to be inspired by images for this form! I especially love the pairing of your second image choice and poem. :)
ReplyDeleteall arelovely and I specifically like the second one
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that writing tanka is new to you because these are exceptional pieces, in my opinion. Each description goes beyond a forthright capture of time and place. There are hints of metaphoric meaning, and the focus on sea, or path through woods or dreaming stone makes them universally appealing. I also admire the flow you have generated in the 5 lines with the useof enjambment.
ReplyDeleteI am hard-pressed to select a favourite, but I will mention a few individual lines which really struck me.
stones covered with sea foam
letters of your name wrapped around my tongue
beneath the tree a deer crossed
wanderer
trails of a melancholic soul
Each of these created the most memorable images for me.
thank you Kerry! I think Tanka really suits me, I always loved creating pictures that would hide emotions behind, that's why I will probably use it more often now. :)
DeleteI must agree with Kerry. Are these your photos? If so, I think your images have found a perfect poetic reflection.
DeleteThese are all my photographs, yes. Thank you!
DeleteAll are so beautiful...I especially love the first one
ReplyDeleteLove them all ... but the first one gives such a good picture of the emotions mixed with those waves.
ReplyDeleteI say kudos to you for writing not just one tanka, but five ~ I like all of them (including the pictures) ~
ReplyDeleteFantastic tanka!!! I especially love "wanderer with cold toes" and "the droplets of dawn". Beautiful imagery!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved all of them-wow five-Bravo!
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