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Early Winter Snow 2

TANKA  (American Style)

white powdery flakes
flutter down like fairy wings
early winter snow
softer than a feather's touch
kiss the grass then fade away


(Japanese Style)

downy snowflakes
feathery touches
trace my eyelids brush my lips
fairy kisses on my hair
winter delight


Note: Rules require no punctuation, no title. I am a beginner in writing Haiku and/or Tanka in the Japanese style.

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 12/13/2018 2:13:00 AM

brilliantly composed on two styles

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 1/11/2015 3:36:00 PM

Magnificent imagery that has such sensory appeal! Another beautiful write that is so enjoyable to read! This is definitely a "7." Warmest regards. Pandita.

Cona Adams
Date: 1/12/2015 10:44:00 AM

Thanks for the visit, Pandita. Have a great week. All the best.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/18/2014 3:28:00 PM

Beautifully done Tanka; I also love the Haiku. Either one is a beautiful word painting.

Cona Adams
Date: 12/18/2014 5:39:00 PM

Thank you, M. L. I truly love your poem about pets.

David Meade

Date: 12/17/2014 1:49:00 PM

I love it . . . it makes for a great comparison and they play off each other. I can see a combined style!!

Cona Adams
Date: 12/17/2014 3:13:00 PM

Thank you, David. I am still learning how to write poems in Japanese style. I have a good mentor in our local poetry group, who grew up in Korea, and writes in three languages. I am grateful for every opportunity to learn, which negates that saying about not being able to teach old dogs new tricks.