John Fleming Poet Tanka

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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Joseph P. DiMino August 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM Beautiful poetry! Great writing. Love it! John Fleming August 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM Thank you most kindly for your lovely comments, Joe. Very much appreciated! :) john

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

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

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

sara Etgen-Baker August 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM this poem was captivating, evening 'beguiling.' Well done, sir! wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara John Fleming August 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM Thanks, Sara! :) john