September 20, 2015 by johannisthinking@wordpresss.com

Tanka #6: Renewal

Photo Credit: c. Jane H. Johann, Jasper.Alberta, Canada, 2013

gathered teardrops rain

upon thirsty Mother Earth

renewing deep love

amid the dryness and pain

nourishing her soul again

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9 thoughts on “Tanka #6: Renewal”

Eliza Waters says:

September 21, 2015 at 8:31 PM

Lovely poem, Jane!

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- johannisthinking@wordpresss.com says:
  
  September 22, 2015 at 3:33 PM
  
  thank you, Eliza!
  
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inesephoto says:

September 26, 2015 at 6:28 PM

I wish her soul didn’t know pain inflicted by us humans.

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- johannisthinking@wordpresss.com says:
  
  September 26, 2015 at 10:01 PM
  
  yes…too much pain…She is weeping
  
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- johannisthinking@wordpresss.com says:
  
  November 20, 2015 at 5:12 AM
  
  Indeed!~
  
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reocochran says:

September 30, 2015 at 12:10 AM

The photo fits your special words. They make me feel for the creatures and Earth itself. Tears quenching her thirst is lovely.

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- johannisthinking@wordpresss.com says:
  
  October 11, 2015 at 12:42 PM
  
  I was hoping the photo would work! Glad you like it, Robin!
  
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hoxton spanish tutor info says:

October 6, 2015 at 4:39 AM

beautiful poem, thank you for sharing, I m looking forward to read more of your writing. Adrián

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- johannisthinking@wordpresss.com says:
  
  October 11, 2015 at 12:31 PM
  
  dear Adrian, mucho gracias for your comment! and thank YOU for your visit! Blessings on your day!
  
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