Unseeking Seeker Poet Tanka

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Dweller of the Void

fear mirrors desire
roots in ego attachment 
stillness sets us free
dwell in void of cessation
each moment celebration

29-May-2021

Tanka Contest Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: ML Kiser

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Gershon Wolf May 30, 2021 at 8:18 PM The void of cessation is where peace and calm originate. Wonderful tanka, Seeker. :) gw Unseeking Seeker May 30, 2021 at 10:53 PM Thanks, Gershon! :)

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2021 at 1:48 PM so deep this tanka. I like the contrasts you use. Unseeking Seeker May 30, 2021 at 10:52 PM Contest requirement - juxtaposition but works well to convey this idea, I think

Victor Buhagiar May 29, 2021 at 12:53 AM And where is the void? Unseeking Seeker May 29, 2021 at 1:17 AM In our heart