quiet morning walk
brought the flowers into sight
petalled pillow-soft
found a napping bumblebee
sleeping gently in the light
“Napping Bumblebee” Photo Credit: Jane H. Johann c.September 11, 2015. Palmyra Countryside, WI
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tan·ka1
[ˈtäNGkə] NOUN
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a Japanese poem consisting of five lines, the first and third of which have five syllables and the other seven, making 31 syllables in all and giving a complete picture of an event or mood.
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What a pretty picture and a tanka describing a bumblebee napping over the soft petalled pillow.
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it was a challenge finding a bumblebee that was still! 🙂 thank you for visiting and your comment, Somali! Have a great day!
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Sweet poem and photo – they work so hard, sometimes they just need a nap!
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yes, Eliza. they do! 🙂
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Very nicely done.
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thank you, Celestine…it was a challenge…hope You and all in your family are well!
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