Not Yet (Triple Tanka)

squirrels run wild I see
it's been so long coming
as though they're set free
the first faint sense of spring air
sewn in March mistakenly

hear how they chatter
hear how they scold each other
who knows the matter?
could be released energy
that long winter chill set free

so i'll out of doors
i've put winter's coat away
and yet I shiver
such a bright sunny day    i've
thought it spring mistakenly

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 7/31/2013 7:58:00 AM
revisiting a cute oldie. I'm noticing i have already revisited nearly all your poems. haha!! I hope you are doing well today, my friend. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 12/8/2012 10:29:00 PM
aweee.. chucks... wishing for spring already... love the image you are waiting for always~ LINDA
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Date: 11/30/2011 10:35:00 PM
I like this kind of day, DAver!!Just revisiting one from long ago. I truly think I have seen every last one of your poems here!
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:20:00 PM
AHA, one i did not see yet. a great treat for me! You sure do love your squirrels!! Luv, Andrea
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Date: 4/3/2009 1:23:00 PM
Boy, March roared out this year for us, dumping another 10 inches of snow before it left. Sounds like a better scene in this poem. Enjoyed the lighthearted feel of this one. Hope spring arrives soon. Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Have a nice day. Karen
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Date: 4/2/2009 12:51:00 AM
Now!!!! that's what I call BRILLIANT! A triple tanka! I am lucky to wirte a single one. Lainie
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Date: 4/1/2009 8:39:00 AM
Springtime in the Rockies is no different, warm and sunny in the AM and snowing by lunch! Great threesome there! ~Trudy~
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Date: 3/28/2009 10:57:00 AM
Still waiting for your help with my squirrel problem, Daver. LOL
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Date: 3/25/2009 11:10:00 AM
Oh, Oh - triple tanka, I meant.
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Date: 3/25/2009 11:08:00 AM
Absolutely love "Not Yet." I almost thought I wrote it, or, better said, wish I had. Double tanka, did say? I say singular rhythm, singular style, all those great S's. Thank you commenting on just aboutall my poems. Between you and Stacey, I feel so validated, it really doesn't matter who else reads, though I love it when they do, Jeez, we write because we have to, but also to be read
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Date: 3/24/2009 4:16:00 PM
Love the image of the squirrels controlling the outdoor world, Daver. Wish you could come to my house and chase away the squirrels that climb up the screen around my backyard pool. Lying there, you look up and see them over your head. They are cuter when you're looking down at them. GREAT poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/24/2009 10:51:00 AM
Daver... it is Arany! my first name belongs to my father... and thank you for your kind thoughts on my write! ~ Arany
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Date: 3/24/2009 5:00:00 AM
haha... well i am enjoying a hot summer day here where i live.. we don't really have colourful springs in the middle-east... this tanka x3 is really cute and really clever... ~ Arany
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Date: 3/23/2009 2:27:00 PM
Me too, me too! I thought it would be not freezing and opened my door and yikes, forget it. I've got squirrels galore here too! Soon, soon. I'm freezing as I write this : ) Awesome triple dipper! Love, Shar
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Date: 3/23/2009 9:42:00 AM
Good work Daver..this happened to be yesterday..had to go back and get a coat...smile. BG
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Date: 3/23/2009 7:18:00 AM
Sounds like right out my window. Spring looks like it's here...but the chill makes me remember that winter hasn't yet taken it's final goodbye bow! ~ Nice one, Daver!! ~ love, Carrie
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Date: 3/23/2009 6:08:00 AM
wonderfully writing with this piece..love the title..the ending is superb..I have put mine away also..I ain't taking it back out...LOL
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