Wilma Neels Poet Tanka

Painted Shadows

brown and orange 
hues, branches painting shadows 
over the tree stumps 
with a boisterous wind 
a mesmerizing dance ensues

birds tweeting away 
mating ritual displayed 
the first signs of fall 
accompanied by the sounds
reflecting the changing times...

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L'Nass Shango November 19, 2010 at 6:15 AM I am intrigued by your write. Hope I don't bore you ... I am not made to be superficial. Something about your words hanker for the celestial.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. November 6, 2010 at 10:11 AM wonderful picture of autumn you paint here-- my why can't you lend me that pen now?? haha I am such a pest-- but I have to be one since you sure are writing such beauties -- & I really like your title for this too-- somebody's inspired :) really enjoyed this beautiful tanka :) -- hugs nikko :)

Carol Sunshine Brown November 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM Enjoyed reading the many diverse poems here today. I am glad to have came across your amongst these wonderful poems Wilma. Wishing you a magnificent weekend. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich November 4, 2010 at 11:17 PM SEems like another tanka is wanting to be created underneath the last one here! VEry nice, Wilma. Glad to see a new post from you nearly every day here. Luv,Andrea

Sidney Hall Mad Poet November 4, 2010 at 4:06 PM Wilma, your poems ease my pain they have such a tranquil peacful feel to them. Love you girl

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 4, 2010 at 3:39 PM Quite lovely Wilma and such dapper lines of visuality ... great reference to the shadows ... seems exotic to my read and luv it dear friend..

Michael J. Falotico November 4, 2010 at 2:47 PM Excellent Poetry my missed Partner in Crime...love your way always Michael

John Loving Iii November 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM trees have glory too. john

Doris Culverhouse November 4, 2010 at 8:33 AM beauty painted today!

Carolyn Devonshire November 4, 2010 at 7:38 AM What a delightful scene of the wind rushing through the trees and birds engaging in mating as the seasons change, Wilma! Excellent double tanka, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta November 4, 2010 at 7:19 AM Nice picture of the autumn or fall you have painted so well with apt images, Wilma