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bitter

[ This poem is a Tanka Tritych with 3 Tankas as related viewpoints ]

Bitter truths for tiny forks

food fit for palaces
prepared with expert chef's care —
served to a small child
gets an instant revulsion
they're so brutally honest

nature hard-wired tongues
to guard against bitter greens
which could be poison
like veggies appear to be
to a child with veg decree

one bite - that's the pact
then child can eat another
food morsel they like
each taste an invitation
to get braver by tasting
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Oh. So good to see an example of this form. Wonderfully unique, John
Anderson Avatar
August 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thanks very much. I'm a bit crazy with Tanka at the moment.Thanks very much for the feedback. Cheers
Allison Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
made me smile John - my son loved veggies - especially mushrooms and sprouts lol - he wasnt into sweets so i got the goodie bags from a party lol! hugs Jan xx
Anderson Avatar
August 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
yeah thanks - half you luck!
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