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Morning Has Broken

Dawn cracked this morning
spilling sunlight's golden yolk
across mountain peaks
spreading his whispered greetings
as if they were words of warmth

morningsunshinetanka

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Jeanette Swan

September 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM

Day-break: Dawn is such a beautiful opening on days like this. Nice Tanka - I felt the sun's glow in your words. J :)

Lin Lane

September 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Thanks ever so much for your kind thoughts.

Andrea Dietrich

September 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

That yolk line is wow! Congrats on a well deserved win

Lin Lane

September 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM

Thank you, Tania.

Terry Miller

September 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM

Great poem, congratulations

Lin Lane

September 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Thank you, Terry.

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM

This warms the heart of a reader!!! Congratulations!!!

Lin Lane

September 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Thank you.

Duke Beaufort

February 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM

I never thought of a sunrise using this metaphor. Thanks for allowing me to share in this expression. It's an insight that I can call upon often.

Lin Lane

February 24, 2024 at 6:29 PM

I'm delighted you saw the metaphor, Duke. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

Jan Allison

February 23, 2024 at 9:37 AM

What an exceptional tanka and i adore the picture - is it another masterpeice from you brush Lin - it is exquisite:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

February 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM

No masterpiece but it’s mine. Thank you, Jan.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

February 20, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Beautiful smooth read!

Lin Lane

February 20, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Thank you very kindly, ~AA.

Mystic Rose Rose

February 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM

your a true poet girl, one of the best !

Lin Lane

February 20, 2024 at 5:05 PM

You made me smile, Vie. That's the best kind of compliment a poet could ever want to receive. Thanks!

Mark Koplin

February 20, 2024 at 7:52 AM

Good poem and painting, my friend.

Lin Lane

February 20, 2024 at 9:58 AM

Thanks, on both counts, Mark.

Jerry Brotherton

February 19, 2024 at 7:25 PM

A marvelous Tanka, Lin. Beautiful imagery of a sunrise across the mountain peaks.

Lin Lane

February 19, 2024 at 8:08 PM

Thank you. Jerry. I wanted to write something to go with my latest painting. It’s not a complicated work of art but I was happy with it.

Bill Baker

February 19, 2024 at 6:47 PM

A FAV for my list, Lin. I've missed reading your poetry, my friend. Nice painting and lovely uplifting imagery in this one. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Lin Lane

February 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM

Hi Bill and thank you. I had a couple of days where I just didn't feel like writing. Thanks for noticing I'd been mia. I don't know what I'm happier seeing... your kind comments or the new photo of you and your sweet missus. Hugs to you both.