“Painted Clouds” Photo Credit: Jane H. Johann, 11/2015, Jefferson, WI. USA
painted evening clouds
dance delightfully goodbye
relishing in love
with the moments that have passed
carrying joy to new paths
Tanka #10 delightful dance of the clouds
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Tanka #9: crystal moments
Crystal Moment
Photo Credit: c. Jane H. Johann, 11/20/2015. Countryside of Palmyra, WI, USA.
nature guides us through
branching outwards from our core
as we dream through days
growing into crystal beings
melting into one another
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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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Tanka #8: the reed resumes its peace
The Resilient Reed
Photo Credit: c. Jane H. Johann, 11.20, 2015, Palmyra, WI .USA
the snow breathes its voice
unsheltered strands of life sigh
brisk wind sending force
yet, the single reed summons strength
deep inside the love stands firm
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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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Sunday Morning Blessings to you All from the countryside of Palmyra, Wisconsin, USA
the sun is beginning to rise in the East
sharing its LIGHT for ALL to feast
highlighting the wooden tapestry held in our sight
giving wonder and glory to each piece of nature’s delight
May this day bring peace and harmony to all people everywhere in our world. We are ONE. Our diversity is our richness…may we honor this great gift in one another. May we find joy in all the colors of our humanity. May we live compassionately and with forgiveness towards one another. May we honor one another’s beliefs and together work for the common good for each and every one of us. May trust and respect grow among us and may we help each other when in need, always looking for the good, always lifting each other up towards the LIGHT.
Thank you to all of my WordPress writers and friends. Your presence in my life encourages me to go forward, despite my failings, and to seek another day! Sometimes I just want to give-up…and then I come back to this WordPress and I always find encouragement in your words and postings. WORDS do give HOPE. Thank you for your gentle presence and quiet in my life! Blessings to you all, in all the corners of the WORLD!
Tanka #7: Gentle Snow
Japanese Yew Tree. Its green needles change to orange just before they fall from the tree during the winter season. Then the branches and twigs rest for awhile before regaining their beautiful, soft green needles in the Spring.
Photo Credit: c. Jane H. Johann 11/21/2015 Palmyra, WI USA
snowflakes gently fall
quietly, unassuming
cover the landscape
Mother Earth graced with beauty
intricately softened joy
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tan·ka1 [ˈtäNGkə] NOUN 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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Hope in Listening
“You listen with only one purpose: to help him or her empty their heart” Thich Nhat Hahn
Lake Michigan, Port Washington, WI
Photo Credit: Jane Johann, c.2015
Footprints of Thoughts 
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