Home » Poems » John Fleming » A Triad of Tanka II

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.
-------------------------------------

Beneath tired maples

The lone bridge is at leisure;

An old canal dry.

The lone bridge reminiscing:-

Leaves carpeting flat ripple.
-------------------------------------

Autumn in Kyoto

Overwhelms a persons senses; 

It beguiles the eye.

Whether river, hill, garden;

All beyond compare.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

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

John Fleming
Date: 8/19/2025 3:17:00 PM

I most certainly can relate, Tom. Lol. Many thanks as always! :) john

Ryan Geoffrey Hayward

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.

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!

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....

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

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

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

John Fleming
Date: 8/19/2025 3:07:00 PM

Thanks, Sara! :) john