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In the Wind

a single leaf
clings to its branch
trembling in the wind
I watch you
walk away

12/22/2021

Copyright © P.S. Awtry | Year Posted 2021

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Connie Marcum Wong

January 7, 2022 at 10:48 PM

What an incredible metaphor for the emotions that leave one chilled and cold. This is wonderful P.S. Congratulations on your winning poem. New year blessings xxoo

January 8, 2022 at 5:27 AM

Thank you so much Connie! :) -ps

January 7, 2022 at 11:45 AM

Very thought provoking PS! I like the tenacity of life clinging to love in a love of life. Congrats and high fives for your win. Blessings for the new year.

January 7, 2022 at 11:54 AM

Thank you Sam for your thoughtful comment. Blessings to you, as well! :)

January 7, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Congratulations on your win, dear friend P.S.

January 7, 2022 at 7:23 AM

Thank you Valsa! -ps

January 7, 2022 at 12:06 AM

Another form I’ve never tried before but I will now thanks to you. Congrats on your win.

January 7, 2022 at 7:22 AM

Well, that is such a nice thing to say! :) -ps

January 1, 2022 at 9:32 AM

P.s. You are becoming a master of the Tanka! So much said in this Bite size!

January 1, 2022 at 9:41 AM

Oh, thank you! I'm kind of proud of this one :) ~ps

Geoffrey Brewer

December 30, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Another masterful, emotionally moving Tanka! PS. You really own this form.

December 30, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Thank you Geoffrey! I find I do like to play with a form a bit. There may be more to follow :) ~ps

December 27, 2021 at 7:38 PM

The juxtaposition is perfect, P.S. ~ O'Henry

December 27, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Thank you! -ps

Shirley Hawkins

December 25, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Bravely clinging on until the end that comes to us all. Very poignant and thought-provoking. I enjoyed reading this. P.S. Great Tanka. Thank you.

December 27, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Thank you -ps

December 25, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Oh wow, yes most of the world would walk straight past, but not you, love the mind set here and the poetry. All the best for the new year.

December 27, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Thank you, Harry :) -ps

December 24, 2021 at 11:45 AM

Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday and a Merry Christmas.

December 24, 2021 at 12:18 PM

Merry Christmas to you as well! :)

December 24, 2021 at 5:02 AM

There is a hint in your final two lines. Well composed poem.

December 24, 2021 at 6:25 AM

Thank you Vijay for your visit :) -ps

Panagiota Romios

December 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

A beautiful Tanka. MerryChristmas, well almost! Lobe, Pangir xo

December 23, 2021 at 11:48 PM

You are too kind. Merry Christmas to you too!

December 23, 2021 at 7:30 AM

Very thought-provoking, P.S. I can think of several scenarios, from a winter scene and they're simply parting for the day to later return, to the heartbreaking end of a relationship. That's the beauty of the Japanese forms. Nicely done!

December 23, 2021 at 7:38 AM

Oh good! I so appreciate the feedback. Thank you very much! :) -ps

Joseph P. DiMino

December 23, 2021 at 3:54 AM

Ouch! The epitome of chilling aloneness. Wow! Great writing!

December 23, 2021 at 7:11 AM

Thank you very much, Joe! :) -ps

Victor Buhagiar

December 22, 2021 at 11:36 PM

A familiar wintry scene so well expressed. Happy Christmas.

December 23, 2021 at 7:10 AM

Thank you Victor :) -ps

December 22, 2021 at 11:10 PM

The last remnant of autumn ! It too will fall, leaving space for the new ! Beautiful Tanka T.S.

December 23, 2021 at 7:10 AM

Thank you Valsa for your thoughtful comments :) -ps

December 22, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Hi Awtry…..that’sa lovely poem. Enjoyed .Debx

December 22, 2021 at 8:40 PM

Thank you Deb :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 22, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Hello Awtry P.S.yes that would be farewell for the leaf. Merry Christmas. my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 23, 2021 at 10:46 AM

Hello Awtry P.S., Always good the hear from you to. Yes thank you I- am doing well. I hope you have a blessed Christmas celebration. ----Darlene

December 22, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Yes it would! Always good to hear from you Darlene. I hope you are doing well! :) -ps

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