Missing Green Days

gusty winds batter
sobbing are frail autumn leaves 
why did youth end soon,
in cold sun they sigh and moan
while missing joyful green days



Sept 28, 2016
Lament a Tanka - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Rick Parise
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May Avatar
April 13, 2017 at 10:29 AM
Very nice Tanka ...best wishes
Scars Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 1:42 PM
so sad Meenakshi- perfect for this contest :) good luck lovely lady :)-lulo
Raina Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 1:46 PM
Thanks Laura...
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September 28, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Lovely, expressive Tanka, Meenakshi. Good luck with the contest. Barry.
Raina Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 1:46 PM
Thank you Barry...
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