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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Footprints of Thoughts 
Beautiful lines, Jane. 🙂
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Thank you, Celestine! Hope you are having a great week and all is at peace in your corner of the world! I think of you often. I think having lived in Kenya has given me a special feeling of affinity for the people of your continent.
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Beautiful. All of it.
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Thank you, David! Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much! Happy Week to you and your family!
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You too!
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🙂
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Beautiful, what a wonderful way to start the day by reading these lines.
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thank you! you honor me with your presence and your words! thank you so much!
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