Tag: tanka
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“Fourth of July…” a #tanka (7/4/19)
7/4/19: the unexpected rewards Fourth of July the unexpected rewards of America an immigrant family’s hard-earned opportunity #tanka #micropoetry #poetry
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Balance: a #TankaProse
Stark images. Virulent quotes. Intensities of expression across social media platforms and lunch tables alike. A jaded comment sits on a Facebook post. A sharp retort forms, a reaction in the making. All of the agitation, and yet the problems remain. A clear sky. Heavy humidity from the Maples’ transpiration. The song and countersong of…
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“racing squirrels…” a #tanka (7/3/19)
7/3/19: a positive attitude racing squirrels the positive attitude I often lack a gentle swaying of a silent wind chime #tanka #micropoetry #poetry
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“a boardroom…” a #tanka (7/1/19)
7/1/19: a challenge a boardroom face to face with judging suits I risk my service project with an honest “no.” #tanka #kyoka #micropoetry #poetry
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#Haikai Challenge #92 (6/29/19) Independence #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga
Enough Midsummer rain for you? I know I’ve had my fill! Congratulations to last week’s contributors: Haikai Challenge Participants 1. Tessa2. Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr3. the real cie4. Jane Dougherty 5. Jules6. Reena Saxena7. The Dark Netizen8. Xenia Tran 9. Linda Lee Lyberg10. Janice11. Revived Writer Powered by… Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets. Ultreya! The United…
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“heatwave…” a #tanka (6/28/19)
6/28/19: new adventure heatwave as the long-awaited sun continues shining a new adventure awaits as red rock country calls #tanka #micropoetry #poetry
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“a gentle breeze…” a #tanka (6/27/19)
6/27/19: finding a way a gentle breeze and the rustle of leaves it passes through finding a way to relax this summer vacation day #tanka #micropoetry #poetry
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An Epiphanal Invitation: A #TankaProse
summer heat sapping all of my fresh intimate designs the film of sweat lingers on the back of my neck Another summer vacation dawns. I begin the first evening of it in solitude. Frank plays for his high school’s graduation, which he, himself, will partake into years. Mira attends a Chi Gong class. I savor…
Frank J. Tassone 