Gert W. Knop Poet Tanka

Ein Kalter Mond/ a Cold Moon/ Una Luna Fría

Von oben ein kalter Mond
Vergießt schon fahl sein weißes Licht
Auf junge Tannenspitzen

Wildschweine graben im Boden
Nach frischen zarten Wurzeln

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A cold moon from above
Spills its white pale light already 
Upon young fir tips 

Wild pigs are digging the soil
For fresh and tender roots

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De encima una luna fría
Derrame ya su luz pálida y fría
Sobre joven puntas de abetos

Cerdos salvajes cavaron en el suelo
Por raices frescas y tiernas

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Sara Kendrick June 16, 2010 at 6:22 AM Great one, Gert. I don't know how that I missed it..Are there wild hogs in Germany?..Those animals can be very mean..Do you suppose that they found any of those mushrooms that are so valuable? Sara

Sharon Tideswell June 13, 2010 at 2:32 AM ooh, just love that title!! Just that alone conjures up beautiful imagery and ambience. I can see the whole picture so vividly in my mind, love it!

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2010 at 10:42 PM you are on a roll, Gert. I sure am missing your recent posts!!

Krista Kurth June 12, 2010 at 11:09 AM I love the imagery in your poem and am impressed that you write in 3 languages. Thanks for your welcome comments on my poem. Krista

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM Ooh, how I love that thought of a "cold moon"...really wonderful images pop into mind here, Gert & hmm by any chance would those pigs be searching for truffles too?? Never had the privilege of tasting these mushrooms though & thanks for your comments on my tiramisu--I actually have a picture of it in my profile if you want to see :) & I have experimented a bit on Italian cooking, Mediterranean not yet but that sounds soo delicious too! --nikko :)

Carolyn Devonshire June 11, 2010 at 5:32 PM Your ability to capture nature is enthralling, Gert. Thank you for sharing these "journeys" with us. Love, Carolyn