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A Triad of Tanka IIII: Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji waking,

Lifting on girdling pink cloud

In early dawning,

Casts its slopes and snowcapped peak

On flat mirroring water. 
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Fuji; slow sunrise.

Then a sea of blazing cloud 

Sets the hills aflame!

Crowding onto a shoreline:-

Hosts of purple lavender.
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Fuji in Moonshine.

Floating cranberries, amassed,

Shiver in cold light,

Ruby redness contrasting

Against crystaline night sky.

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Valsa George

Date: 8/24/2025 9:27:00 PM

Mount Fuji is one of my most adored of mountains. I have painted a beautiful drawing of Mount Fuji, which adores my drawing room. Your description is fantastic, dear John. I love all the three tankas, especially the last one.

John Fleming
Date: 8/31/2025 3:12:00 PM

Thanks, Valsa. Yes indeed...Mount Fuji and the surrounding areas will continue to be an inspiration for all artists and writers for ever and a day. Amazing beauty! :) john

Deb M

Date: 8/21/2025 3:34:00 AM

I love this poem John…..such wonderful imagery and description which brings the poem to life! Excellent…Debx

John Fleming
Date: 8/22/2025 3:17:00 PM

I am pleased you enjoyed the read, Deb. Thank you for your generous remarks - greatly appreciated! :) john

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/21/2025 1:59:00 AM

This is where I have to admit I know very little of Fuji and I never wrote a tanka. Still I loved your trio of poems.

John Fleming
Date: 8/21/2025 3:03:00 AM

Thank you, Victor. Your kind words and support are much appreciated. Cheers! :) john

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/20/2025 3:13:00 PM

is this for a contest ?

John Fleming
Date: 8/21/2025 3:01:00 AM

Now there's a thought, Rose. It never occurred to me that I could submit it, at sometime perhaps, as such. Hmmm...something to consider. Many thanks, Rose! :) john

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/20/2025 3:12:00 PM

You seem to bring each line to life with color and beauty John, well written pieces :)

John Fleming
Date: 8/21/2025 2:57:00 AM

Thank you, Rose! :) john

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/20/2025 8:33:00 AM

You possess a remarkable gift, John. These tankas, in soft embrace, intricately weave their narratives, exquisitely interconnected and linked. Nice Job

John Fleming
Date: 8/20/2025 12:44:00 PM

High praise that indeed coming from you yourself, S.P. Your three Tankas literally took my breath away. Many thanks! :) john