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A Triad of Tanka II

The dragons have gone;

Disappearing into wind

Which bore them eastwards.

Sunset fell into shadow...

And the World became legend.
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Beneath tired maples

The lone bridge is at leisure;

An old canal dry.

The lone bridge reminiscing:-

Leaves carpeting flat ripple.
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Autumn in Kyoto

Overwhelms a persons senses; 

It beguiles the eye.

Whether river, hill, garden;

All beyond compare.

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Tom Woody Date: 8/16/2025 5:41:00 AM I love them all but the middle one my fave. That old decaying bridge personified, remembering better days. I think we can relate Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:17:00 PM I most certainly can relate, Tom. Lol. Many thanks as always! :) john

RGH Poetry Date: 8/14/2025 9:03:00 PM As fresh to read as a new loaf of bread straight out of the oven. Love the originality to the lines, not easy to do under constraints but then again, limitations breathe creativity. Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:16:00 PM Very nicely put, Ryan - and many thanks for your praise! Much appreciated by me. Cheers! :) john

Joe Dimino Date: 8/14/2025 6:19:00 AM Beautiful poetry! Great writing. Love it! Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:11:00 PM Thank you most kindly for your lovely comments, Joe. Very much appreciated! :) john

Valsa George Date: 8/13/2025 9:05:00 PM These tankas present three different phases of autumn--- the color and beauty beguiling the eye. Brilliant.... Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:15:00 PM Thank you so very much, Valsa. I am pleased that you think so. :) john

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 8/13/2025 7:09:00 PM You tell great stories that are very descriptive and bring you to the place you speak of, nicely done John Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:14:00 PM Thanks, Rose. You are always very kind and encouraging in your generous remarks. :) john

Bill Baker Date: 8/13/2025 6:21:00 PM Excellent Tanka Triad, John. All three were a pleasure to read, my friend. Have a great week! Bill Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:08:00 PM You are most welcome, Bil - many thanks! :) john

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/13/2025 5:08:00 PM this poem was captivating, evening 'beguiling.' Well done, sir! wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 8/19/2025 3:07:00 PM Thanks, Sara! :) john