Notes About The Poem

Each letter has a different sound and taste for me… The first line has two light L – I refuse to admit that the day or the dream is ending, the second line has three heavy R – an intense longing; the fifth line has four light L (hopelessness)

 

 

my sweet solitude

twilight is falling
on the river of Desire
I’m dreaming in vain…
young love never comes to me
by a silent lonely lane
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September 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This is a beautiful and deeply moving Tanka. You’ve captured such a hauntingly evocative mood in just a few lines. The imagery of twilight falling on the "river of Desire" is incredibly striking, perfectly setting the tone for the poignant contrast between the sweetness of solitude and the quiet ache of longing. There is a gentle, lyrical melancholy to this piece that resonates long after reading. Beautifully written, Marian.
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