How can I choose a favorite? Would it be the one where my pivot line hit the sweet spot? Would it be the part of my first published tanka-prose? Or the first published tanka, ever?
Or is it the one in which I most clearly discern that small, still voice?
Although
the wind and water
inspire
there comes a time
to walk the path
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UPDATE: for dVerse Poets’ OLN #282 (pubtended by Sanaa Rizvi). The Pub is open. Come join us!
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How philosophical! I love it.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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This is incredibly deep and heartfelt, Frank 😀 I agree, it’s almost too hard to pick a favorite at times. Thank you for joining in at the LIVE event. It was awesome having you with us! 💝💝
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Tankalicious, Frank. Nice to hear you read too. Thanks.
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It’s the pivot line for me!! Enjoyed watching as you read today… cheers.
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Excellent tanka/haibun, Frank, and it was a real pleasure to hear you read it tonight at live pub.
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Good one, Frank. I enjoy these very simple tanka.
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Succinct perfection!
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Thank you! 🙂
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All of them?
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Exactly! 🙂 Thanks for reading! It was great to see you on Thursday, and to hear you read! 🙂
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I love the down-to-earth tone of this tanka, Frank!
Apologies for reading and commenting late, but after the live OLN, I was so tired, and we had the electrician in yesterday to sort out the heating – there is still none in the study or dining room!
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No worries on the late commenting, Kim! Thank you for your kind feedback! 🙂
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