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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Three Tanka Poems for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads


Chaos and order
march side by side, commingling
thwarting, supporting
our passions flare up, subside
love and hate, coexisting.

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A tree's rosy blooms
fallen, aroma inhaled
acknowledged beauty
extinguished for those it loves
and dispersed; a mother's heart.

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White is springs breath
whispering sweet endearments
into winter's ear
you promised undying love
'til seasons end.  Au revoir!

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These three poems are my attempt at Tanka's for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads challenge.  Who would have thought five lines could be so difficult!?  Not sure I succeeded and I am awaiting Grace's (the host of this challenge) input.  If one doesn't try, one never gets better!  So, hop on over and think about trying it yourself!  Everyone is welcome in this very friendly garden.