Both came bare hands, but

Patience came bare hands,
   But when left gave me a lot.
Rage too came bare hands,
   But when left, plundered my pot,
   Lifelong lessons duly taught.
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Tanka (Senryu + Couplet) |23.09.2025| life, patience, rage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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