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
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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