Reason A. Poteet Poet Tanka

A Legacy for Life 1

With noiseless hammer
the Master Carpenter builds
our earthly home.
Our labor there is useless -
we do not rest on His Word.
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With hallowed armor
the Master Sentry patrols
the place where we dwell
Foremost, our nation’s defense
demands a grasp of His Sword.
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With joy, celebrate
the Master Archer’s blessing
of many children.
We do well to set their aim
as straight arrows for His bow.

Psalm 127

February 17, 2022

A Brian Strand Tanka Poetry Contest
tanka three above (first place)

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Len Gasun February 20, 2022 at 7:13 AM You wrote a great tanka my dear friend, Reason. Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Thanks for sharing.

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2022 at 3:54 PM Fabulous! Congrats Reason A. Poteet February 19, 2022 at 5:24 PM "Fabulous!" a stretch which I accept with glee. Appreciate your comment, Andrea.

Jeff Kyser February 17, 2022 at 12:01 PM Tanka for that, children are indeed a heritage from the Lord! Reason A. Poteet February 19, 2022 at 5:25 PM Blessing on you, Jeff and your pun. Grandchildren are even more so. Don't have in great-grands yet; but I'm sure they hold even more promise of the Lord's blessing. Thank you so much.