Father's Day
spotting a horse's
head
in a naked tree
he sawed and carved
to release the horse
my first wooden toy
(published telling
a story (the cherita), 2017, 1-2-3
press)
Mary Gunn writes haiku, tanka, cherita and other forms of poetry. She
draws inspiration from the natural world around her. She also writes short
stories. Her writing has appeared in a variety of publications including NeverEnding
Story, Dual Coast Magazine, Atlas Poetica, Blithe Spirit, Presence,
Moonbathing, cattails, Chrysanthemum and Eucalypt.
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this form, but you write well. Thanks for sharing childhood memories of you and your Dad.
Yours truly,
David Fox
wow, how creative he must have been - & what a lovely memory
ReplyDeleteDear Mary,
ReplyDeleteIt's truly a little story in a few lines. Well done.
Best wishes,
Inge
Thank you, Mary, for the following--
ReplyDelete"Thank you for all your lovely comments. They are much appreciated. If not familiar with the cherita form - created by ai li - information is available on www.thecherita.com or http://thecherita.com. Regards, Mary."
A nice poem, Mary. I got inspired by it. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!
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(www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteThis poem gives me a lot to think about
Thanks for writing
Knight Writer
A lovely childhood memory, Mary. Thank you for sharing. Regards // paul
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