Playing Favorites: a #TankaProse

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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

#tankaprose #tanka #haibun #micropoetry #poetry

UPDATE: for dVerse Poets’ OLN #282 (pubtended by Sanaa Rizvi). The Pub is open. Come join us!

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13 responses to “Playing Favorites: a #TankaProse”

  1. Lucy Avatar

    How philosophical! I love it.

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. sanaarizvi Avatar
    sanaarizvi

    This is incredibly deep and heartfelt, Frank ๐Ÿ˜€ 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! ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’

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  3. Ron. Avatar

    Tankalicious, Frank. Nice to hear you read too. Thanks.

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  4. Helen Dehner Avatar

    Itโ€™s the pivot line for me!! Enjoyed watching as you read today… cheers.

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  5. msjadeli Avatar

    Excellent tanka/haibun, Frank, and it was a real pleasure to hear you read it tonight at live pub.

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  6. Jane Dougherty Avatar

    Good one, Frank. I enjoy these very simple tanka.

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  7. Beverly Crawford Avatar
    Beverly Crawford

    Succinct perfection!

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      Exactly! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for reading! It was great to see you on Thursday, and to hear you read! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. kim881 Avatar

    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 โ€“ there is still none in the study or dining room!

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    1. Frank J. Tassone Avatar

      No worries on the late commenting, Kim! Thank you for your kind feedback! ๐Ÿ™‚

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