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quiet

upon quiet morn when the stillness still lingers.... watchman crow caws first only faint whimpering sounds then full fledge warning billows
Robert Collum's style of writing a Haiku transferred over to Tanka poetry form. 3 words/5 words/3 words/5/5 words.
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George Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM
An early morning scene is vividly pictured with clarity and poetic beauty. Lovely tanka.
Kendrick Avatar
June 23, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Thank you, Valsa, for the nice review of my work. I was walking the dog and heard the crow start up with his sounds and wondered what in the world it was. Sara K.
Elliott Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Beauteous nature tanka, Sara. Masterful. May you have a lovely summer weekend. Blessings and hugs :)
Kendrick Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Regina today was another rainy day in middle Georgia, but I enjoyed it anyway. Thank you for the nice review. Sara K.
Hind Avatar
June 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
love the last two lines
Kendrick Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Thank you, Paige. Your visit is uplifting. Sara K.
Poet Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Exquisitely composed poetry, Sara. I like your style. Your poem has good alliteration and a stunning twist at the end.
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Why, thank you, Lasaad. I appreciate the visit and kind review. Sara K.
Kerr Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM
An overall excellent Tanka which includes well chosen alliteration for variety. Your story has a fascinating end of plot twist. Well done, Sara. Howard
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Howard, your comments are delightful. Thank you for noticing the use of some alliterations. Sara K.
Loving Iii Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Still wondering what the sound was. But it put me in a farm mood from long a Mississippi go.
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
John, you know I could not figure out what that sound was and I heard it two days in a row. It sounded like it could be a weak meow cry, but then I decided on about the 3rd or 4th day that it was a weak crow's sound like a watchman crow that was about sick but maybe that is the way they start out sounding because they give that really strong sound alarming the ones on the ground to take flight. Sara K.
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June 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
captivating but tranquil words, Sara K. Hope you are well, Sara B
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Thank you for the nice comments, Sara B. I am okay considering all the circumstances of life. God is good, I have blessings untold, and we are going to get a little rain once again. Sara K.
Rolland Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
wonderful and emotional poem, love quietness so much
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I think most people do need and want some quietness each day, but so many times we don't get it, Yann. I appreciate your visit and nice review of my work. Sara K.
Winter Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
I can feel the tranquility of the still morning through your writing. A brilliant poem. Best, Anne
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Thank you, Anne. I am delighted that this poem touched you in a way you could feel the tranquility. Sara K.
Sands Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 6:17 AM
I felt like I was there in the moment. Well done :)
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM
I am delighted that this one made you feel as if you were there, Heidi. Your visits are uplifting. Sara K.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Your imagery is intriguing.
Kendrick Avatar
June 15, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Victor, I think that crow is trying to warn the humans on the earth of something horrible happening in the near future. Sara K.
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Very nice. I like how you experiment with new forms.
Kendrick Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Andrea, I just made this one up or adapted it to the tanka or however you want to say it. Poetic license. Sara K.
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June 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM
This is. A very calming and peaceful write.
Kendrick Avatar
June 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Thank you, Alison. I am delighted you saw it as calming and peaceful. Sara K.
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