Daver Austin Poet Tanka

Life and Love

LIFE AND LOVE - double

the stockyards
a hoard of brown steers streaming
such trusting innocence
this outrage in the dust
i want to cry

then this

love moment
a fated brown beast
catches my eye

Dave Austin

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Maurice Yvonne August 2, 2016 at 3:26 PM Terrible for the animals of course but the tanka deals with the issue admirably.

Maurice Yvonne August 2, 2016 at 12:18 PM Gorgeous and touching. A Fav!

Michelle Mac Donald August 2, 2016 at 8:39 AM Makes me feel to cry as well. The sad and dusty heart beats of the slaughterhouse blues. Well thought out and finely executed tankas, Daver. Happy belated birthday! Hugs & Love from your buddy, Mikki :) Daver Austin August 2, 2016 at 10:50 AM The sight is so depressing. One dare not think of the carnal injustices of life. Big round hug. daver

James Peranteau August 1, 2016 at 11:05 PM I know this feeling dear poet, my father many times caused my go to the farms in NJ...though they, the herded were oinks, I certainly felt their forced bustle....have a great week my friend...much love, james

Andrea Dietrich August 1, 2016 at 3:49 PM Just love this one, Daver, and thanks for your sweet comment!