Gert W. Knop Poet Tanka

Junger Grünspecht/ Young Green Woodpecker/ Jóven Carpintero Verde

Im tiefen Flug
Herrlich leuchtendes Gefieder
Ein junger Grünspecht

Im  hohen alten Lindenbaum
Am günen Ufer der Mandau

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In its deep flight 
With splendid bright plumage
A young Green Woodpecker 

At a tall old linden tree 
Near the green banks of the Mandau

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En su vuelo rasante
Con maravilloso brillante plumaje 
Un joven carpintero verde

En un tilo viejo y alto 
Cerca de orillas verdes del Mandau

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Sharon Tideswell June 23, 2010 at 9:57 AM Hi Gert, another great tanka. Thanks for your comments on 'This Heart of Mine' and yes, I did manage to find a photo of a hoopoe - a very striking bird, thanks ~ Sharon :)

Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2010 at 12:01 PM Paints a bright picture on those green banks! See ya, andrea

Carolyn Devonshire June 15, 2010 at 8:43 AM Hi Gert, I left you a comment on Facebook. Thanks for showing me the photo! Love, Carolyn

June Fone June 14, 2010 at 5:10 PM A lovely piece, your so clever when your creating an image for us Gert xx

Carolyn Devonshire June 14, 2010 at 10:24 AM Although I have never seen this Green Woodpecker, I am delighted to know it exists. Your words bring it to life and now I'll be searching the internet to find a photo of one. Always a pleasure to read your poetry, Gert! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick June 14, 2010 at 8:19 AM Great descriptiveness and expressiveness..Thanks for the faithfulnes in viewing and commenting on my work..I am glad that I found this one on which I have not made a comment...Keep the creative pen flowing..How is the weather in Germany today?