Sweet potato meek- Humble worker in field. Serendipity.
Sweet potato meek- Humble worker in field. Serendipity.
Governance on high, Viewing fixed on vast vistas. Justification- Single voice protest intrudes. Into the mud they are flung.
Strife-hiding away- Sunlight plays on jeweled light. Emotions on sleeve.
In exploring new and old poetic expressions, I came across a Tanka. Similar to the Haiku or earlier Hokku, it used a defined set of syllables (5-7-5-7-7) along with a overarching thematic. In the case of the Tanka, it was…
Winter tree in white. Bells toll for desire bound, Wolf howling in night.
Winter soul frozen– Old diary lies open, Snow white raven flies.
Dog days summer heat. Orange blossom in bourbon– Past sins remembered.
Golden glow red fire– Unimaginable wealth, Shimmers then is gone.