William Kelii Kekaula Poet Tanka

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A Withering

A Withering

The truth had blossomed 
where now it whithers on the
foundation of lies,
no footing to uphold nor
its roots to build a future.

2020 February 19

*2nd Place*

Let the Pens Flow - Tanka
~~Jenish Somadas

Howmanysyllables;
5, 7, 5, 7, 7.

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Michelle Faulkner February 28, 2020 at 5:25 PM An evocative write, the roots of truth need a foundation of honor, congratulations on your win, William- William Kelii Kekaula February 28, 2020 at 6:03 PM I a refreshing welcome and thoughtful share, Michelle, -- Aloha!~@wk

Eve Roper February 25, 2020 at 9:54 PM Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula February 25, 2020 at 10:05 PM Thanks, Eve -- Aloha!~@wk

Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2020 at 12:42 PM - No one can build a future on lies ... excellent written, William - Congratulations - // Anne-Lise :) William Kelii Kekaula February 25, 2020 at 12:46 PM Much thanks and thence some, Anne-Lise -- Aloha!~@wk

Jenish Somadas February 25, 2020 at 9:51 AM In foundation of lies the truth will wither out.. Deep poem.. Great win William.. William Kelii Kekaula February 25, 2020 at 10:04 AM Thanks, Jenish -- Aloha!~@wk

Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2020 at 9:31 PM Great work! The foundation must be honest! William Kelii Kekaula February 19, 2020 at 10:36 PM Ditto sweet Kim -- Aloha!~@wk