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Nature's Morticians

. Buzzards circle left Death sure is near__one squirrel Not enough for them Blackbirds and crows feast today Buzzards go hungry for now (First attempt at a Tanka)

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/26/2011 7:11:00 AM

Had to go way back to find one to read today of yours.THis was an interesting one. The buzzards not in there yet, but knowing the time is coming soon!

Gert W. Knop

Date: 5/31/2010 9:16:00 AM

Hi Sara, I am just waiting for some more Tankas and Haikus from your pen! Really enjoyed this one even it does not really comply with the japanese form, but it was your first one (smile!!!)!!!! Thank you so much for your kind comments on my poetry...Gert

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 5/29/2010 1:24:00 PM

shiver scary!!! Please give us an E...then a V..then let me see a E...for my contest! read up on your Adam's or use one of your own..just write us something unique! Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/25/2010 5:43:00 PM

The chain and circle of life..Sara.. so well written.. luv.. Linda-Marie.. I am home this Saturday... luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/21/2010 9:14:00 AM

I am enjoying reading poems here this morning at PoetrySoup. I am glad you shared your writing with us today Sara. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love, good health and lots of inspiration. Love, Carol

Gert W. Knop

Date: 5/21/2010 5:02:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this first Tanka of yours, Sara! A Tanka follows a simple rule as does also the Haiku. The original (Japanese) form of a Tanka is: First line - 5 syllables, followed by 7 in line two and again 5 for line three. Then two lines are left out and it continues wit 7 in line 6 and 7 in line 7. Suject is also nature as it is in a Haiku. You'll do fine with writing Tankas!...Have a nice weekend...Gert

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/20/2010 4:07:00 PM

Excellent tanka, Sara. Great use of imagery. Brian's challenge is inspiring some great work. Best wishes for his contest. Love, carolyn

Skat A

Date: 5/20/2010 3:15:00 PM

STILL A GOOD JOB SARA, KEEP THEM COMING,,IRMA