“Lady’s Mantle”
Photo Credit: Bobbi; 2014
even under tears
there is beauty pushing forth
pulsating courage
clinging to enduring hope
that life’s spirit will rebloom
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That is absolutely beautiful. It speaks volumes in its simplicity. I love it! ❤
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thank you for the read and compliment, Melanie! It was my first attempt at a TANKA poem.
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You did an amazing job at it! ❤ 👍
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thank you so much! 🙂
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You’re quite welcome dearie! 😘
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Hi Jane, That’s a very nice TANKA in the first attempt itself. 🙂
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thank you, Somali! I appreciate your compliment and visit!
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Beautiful words of hope.
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Yes, indeed, Irina, “words of HOPE”…and I think we all need them…I do so much! I think Goethe said something akin to “It is in the Garden we find God”–the life around me sustains me…I do not think I would survive in a city, despite all the excitement it brings…Thank you for stopping by and commenting! Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
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Goethe was right. I find solace in my garden. Happy weekend to you, Jane. 🙂
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Love this. Am enjoying your “Tankas” The photos are so apt too. I understand them which is the most important for me, so thank you
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Thank you for your very kind words! I have found TANKAs difficult to write! Teaching me to slow down and think…and count syllables! I think the English lexicon has more syllables than the Japanese language! 🙂 I am happy that photos are working well with the Tankas…I had misgivings, so I appreciate your affirmation!
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It certainly is working, the slowing down. 🙂
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