John Freeman Poet Tanka

Back Yard Tanka Moment

the Ozark plateau 
     sun frames mount’s splendid beauty 
sun sets in Ozarks 
           pear trees glisten burnt orange 
               a sweet, juicy pear drops, thud!


Francine Robert Contest
Contest: The view
9/9/11  John Moses Freeman

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Nick Bagnall September 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM Pears do that this time of year don't they, I've yet to actually hear one land though :) Nice poem, enjoyed.

Caryl Ramsdale September 11, 2011 at 2:43 PM my favorite lines..."pear trees glisten burnt orange a sweet, juicy pear drops, thud!" will put you in the winner's circle John. CR

Phyllis Babcock September 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM Sounds like beautiful view from your back yard. God Bless phyl

Richard Pickett September 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM A Fine piece Moses, I enjoyed the read, quite visual...Good luck in the contest...God Bless...Taz