ancient
revered
and reviled
this
gnarled tree
under
its forgiving branches
I
rest my earth years
________________
saturday
night
in
between silence
a
yard dog's bark
whispering
loneliness
this
cloudy night
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Madhuri
Pillai has been writing haiku and tanka on and off… Her work has been
published in various on line magazines. She has worked as a journalist, and is
an animal activist. Semi-retired, she lives in Melbourne in Australia.
Madhuri,
ReplyDelete2 beautiful tanka. I liked them both. Welcome to Whispers if you are new, are warm welcome from me even if you are not!
Your new friend,
David Fox
Thank you David for your warm welcome. Yes, I am new here. Thank you for the feedback.
DeleteKind regards!
Two very enjoyable pieces. The earth years has a sense of mortality, then, I am approaching 60! Best wishes Ralph.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ralph for your feedback. Yes, earth years has a sense of mortality and a sense of weariness. All the best for your approaching birthday.
DeleteI enjoyed your work very much.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peggy.
DeleteDear Madhuri,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a joy to see you have so many comments on your creative tanka moments. I look forward to reading more of your poetry in the months ahead. Congratulations!
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you Karen.
DeleteWelcome to Whispers, Madhuri. I loved your well written Tanka. Thank you for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteCharlene
Thanks Charlene.
Deletelovely tankas
ReplyDeleteMadhuri, welcome to Whispers and thank you for the delightful Tanka. I enjoyed them. Continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)
Thank you for the warm welcome.
DeletePleased to be reading these tanka, Madhuri; both are good, though I have a preference for the first one. Welcome to the sit! // paul
ReplyDeleteNicely written with great imagery. Robert
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