shifting her plants
on the whim
of a spring breeze ...
a woman's privilege
to change her mind
_____________
my camellia tips
pruned back ...
once again I admire
the floating lilac
of my neighbor's sweet peas
_____________
on the whim
of a spring breeze ...
a woman's privilege
to change her mind
_____________
my camellia tips
pruned back ...
once again I admire
the floating lilac
of my neighbor's sweet peas
_____________
three boy cousins
play together
at their Poppa's ninetieth ...
hoping that each of them
might live to know love
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play together
at their Poppa's ninetieth ...
hoping that each of them
might live to know love
_____________
Anne Curran is a Hamiltonian
and New Zealander. She writes in awe and admiration of all those Japanese verse
poets and editors who have encouraged her on this journey.
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ReplyDeleteDear Anne,
DeleteThank you for these heart-felt Tanka. You have the gift of careful observation of life.
Michael
Love the Tanka, Anne. All three are heart-felt and touching. I especially like that third one. Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)
Really enjoyed these Anne, thank you for sharing them with us. I especilally liked the second one.
ReplyDelete'shifting her plants' is unique with beautiful composition. Congratulations, Anne.
ReplyDeletePravat
Three excelent Tanka Anne. I enjoyed them all.
ReplyDeleteYancy