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A Triad of Tanka III

Young children should grow

Straight upright, honest and strong

As giant bamboo.

We shall take them to Kyoto...

There to know contemplation.
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Filtered beams pausing

Deep inside Sagano's groves

Of rustling bamboo...

Where at rest and undisturbed

In immortal sereneness.
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Rikugien's Maples,

Lit up at night time - ablaze!  

Incandescent fire

Whom, through which great splendour made...

Can scorch the very heavens.

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Len Gasun

Date: 8/17/2025 7:33:00 AM

Wonderful triads of tankas my dear poet friend John. I enjoyed them all and I strongly agree with the message of tanka 1. Thanks a lot for sharing! Blessings to you always! Hugs

John Fleming
Date: 8/19/2025 3:20:00 PM

Thanks, Len. You are very kind...and most welcome here anytime. Much appreciated! :) john

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/16/2025 5:53:00 PM

I especially like the last one...enjoyed the 'feel' of it.

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

I agree with you entirely, Sara. The last one has that certain 'little something'. Strange! Lol. Many thanks! :) john