Fort loramie lake

Hidden among reeds 
a crane's silhouette reveals 
stillness of beauty 
his eyes focused on water 
his thoughts lost in its ripples
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kauffman Avatar
February 27, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Lovely tanka, Karen. Congratulations. Blessings!
Croft Avatar
February 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Thank you so much
Daniels Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Excellent Tanka, Karen ! Well done in the Contest. Sending blessings.
Croft Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Thank you very much!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Great last line!
Croft Avatar
February 16, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Thank you
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