Tag: haiku
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An Adirondack Autumnal
The trail meandered up and down the gentle canopy floor along the base of Haystack Mountain. We wandered through a radiance of yellow, orange and red as our path gradually ascended. Soon we would ascend one of the steepest approaches to a summit that we ever traversed. We’d halt, huffing & puffing, wondering if we’re…
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“roar…” a #tanka (10/21/24)
10/21/24: sizzle roar of a passing jet sizzle of oil in the pan #tanka#micropoetry#poetry
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#Haiku (10/21/24)
10/21/24: teeth waning moon the wolf with the red rose between his teeth #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
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Novel Attention
The tingling sensation on my skin. The deep muscle ache in my upper arms and thighs. The creak in my back. The throb in my left forefoot. The tenitis hum in my ears. But I smell the aroma of air-fried, sweet-potato fries. I hear Mira’s humming in the kitchen. I see the twilight sky turn…
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“Milton…” a #tanka (10/10/24)
10/10/24: pummels Milton how your wind pummels us & in your aftermath more shattered lives #tanka#micropoetry#poetry
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#Haiku (10/10/24)
10/10/24: transportation Hunter’s moon emerging from the fog the Black Pearl #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
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#Haiku (10/7/24)
10/7/24: bat so much trouble from a rabid bat … Cujo #haiku #micropoetry #poetry
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Sublime Serenade
leaves turning atop the tallest trees bathed in setting sunlight that canopy yet still calling from within, from beyond “Deeper. Deeper…” past the cross’ shadow to an empty tomb while my skin sandpaper sensationed— this cool air sunlight passing so quickly away
Frank J. Tassone 