Russell Sivey Poet Tanka

Harmonious Clearing of the Soul

Exhausting my skills
To the tempered, fiber soul
Timeless harmony 
I follow my heartstrings on
Beyond glow of temptation

Path in the forest
Leads to grand open clearing
Obscure light deepens
Birds sing beyond the circle
And flowers praise nature’s heights

Simple minded eyes
Dynamic pleasure moves on
Leans over inside
Heartfelt ties won’t gasp and leave
Not to bring loss, frosty drought

Russell Sivey

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Jack Horne January 23, 2014 at 3:43 PM love this heartfelt write

Audrey Haick January 23, 2014 at 12:57 PM You chose the perfect title for this gem, Russell! It breathes peace ...inner peace that can only come from the harmony of mind and spirit. Beautiful! Thanks for your kindness. Always, Annalise

Sara Kendrick January 23, 2014 at 11:02 AM Interesting work in the Tanka form..I like the line of following my heartstrings on beyond the glow of temptation..I wonder does that mean you did not yield or did you yield?..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Nette Onclaud January 23, 2014 at 10:28 AM what a reflective, delightful thought, russell... your words so endearing, i feel serene; ohhh, this is greeat stuff!. huggs

Robert Pettit January 23, 2014 at 12:12 AM Impressive trio of tanka entries.