One Cricket

One cricket rubs legs Singing his jimminey song Crows are silent now No vultures fly high circling A quiet autumn twilight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Burd Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 7:35 AM
I take in a breath of fresh air when I read your beautiful poem. thank you.
Loving Iii Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Great tanka, what ever it is. I'm very busy again. Can hardly find the time to get around. But yes I miss you too. And our time. But glad to be at work. Continue to pray for my success. Love john.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 2:59 PM
A SENSATIONAL VIEW OF NATURE ENHANCING SIGHTS AND SOUNDS SARA .. WINNING WISHES LUV.
Carrillo Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Sara; Very beautiful and well written. Thanks for sharing. Lucy
Horne Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 9:30 AM
another beauty herre, Sara - we don't have vultures or crickets here
Kovrlija Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 12:27 AM
I am always surprised and speechless when I read your writes. Your poems are great!
Johnson Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 6:39 PM
beware the jaws of cricket here, if they do nibble on yer ear, they want their meat tonight:)
Ryerson Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Oh mercy me Sara!...Looks like you have mastered Tankas too!...If this is for the contest I think we have a winner here...
Bauer Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 5:52 PM
very very nice! i like!
Sivey Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 5:13 PM
I just love those peaceful Autumn nights, they bring a lot of pleasure to my evenings! This poem brought those memories to life my friend! I really enjoyed this wonderful piece, Great Work!!
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