Author: Frank J. Tassone
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Still Can’t Breathe
Originally posted on K.: lives need opening room to breathe silent no more, in the streets, witnesses we are citizens, we are citizens, we ask for truth, justice, a way: the way that was promised that was promised in all those lofty words: where is the living of them? the living has become the dying,…
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scattered wishes
Originally posted on a meditative journey : In the peaceful lightOf the ever-shining sunIn the days of spring,Why do the cherry’s new-blown bloomsScatter like restless thoughts? ~ Ki no Tomonori Nikon D750 f/8 1/8s 300mm 400 ISO edited: Capture One 20 and Color Efex Pro 4
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My Daily #Haiku (5/31/20)
5/31/20: the end the endof Easter season …whooshing wind #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
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Gather
Originally posted on C.B. Wentworth: strong wind leaves gather in sidewalk cracks ? *** Photo: Tirano, Italy, c.b.w. 2018 Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2020
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In the cherry tree
Originally posted on Nicole Hague-Andrews: in the cherry treenothing but rooks
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for George Floyd – – tanka
Originally posted on Ontheland: one morning after the long rain hearts overflow plains of sorrow for George Floyd . . ©️2020 Ontheland Washington Post May 30, 2020
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Lawnwork Aftermath: a #tankaprose
The new weed-wacker hums with the efficiencey of a new instrument. The overgrown weeds, along the edges of the cinder blocks bordering the garden, fall before it’s spinning plastic tabs. I squeeze the trigger and slowly step side-to-side. The weed-wacker slices more weeds effortlessly. The backyard, side, and front yard soon look trimmed. Next, it’s…
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Lockdown Poetry 16
Originally posted on Cafe Haiku: Cafe Haiku is doing a series on haiku, haibun, tanka or related styles on the subject of the Wuhan virus lockdown which is now daily life for most of the world as the virus spreads to alarming proportions. A big thank you to all those who contributed to this effort…
