Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes: This is a "Tanka" or a Japanese verse form write on the subject of "Rapture." For this write, I examined "Rapture" from the perspective of what I sense and feel, as a poet, when I consider its spiritual application above and beyond our "Earth Plane" existence. For me, Rapture does quite literally reflect both a spiritual and a magical force as one. The syllable count for this Tanka is: 5-7-5-7-7, for a total of 31 syllables, and the total number of words is 20 for this write. (Gary Bateman - January 3, 2015) (Tanka)

Categories: allegory, beauty, celebration, change, faith, god, and heaven.

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Rapture

A wondrous delight—
Spiritual movement pure!
Rapture is that joy . . . 
	A magic force for poets . . . 
Arrival one in God’s arms!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved 
(January 3, 2015) (Tanka)

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Verlena S. Walker

January 4, 2015 at 6:23 PM

Beautifully stated Gary... Enjoyed! Verlena

Gary Bateman

January 6, 2015 at 3:56 PM

Verlena, Glad you liked my Tanka here!! Best Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

January 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

beautifully crafted gary golden ink pal

Gary Bateman

January 4, 2015 at 4:50 PM

Thanks Liam Mate!! My Leprechaun Friend in My Green Whiskey Bottle told me to write it this way!! (HA HA). Best Always, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

January 4, 2015 at 11:25 AM

Hi Gary! Excellent pen ! Very beautiful tanka you've written here this time my dearest friend Gary! I love this "Rapture" title here and you've done quite well with the format and the subject fits the title just perfectly the way you've composed. A gigantic 7 from me! Enjoy a lovely evening! :) Love and hugs! xxoxxoxx D.

Gary Bateman

January 4, 2015 at 4:57 PM

Darling "D" My Friend!! I'm quite pleased you enjoyed this Tanka write. I appreciate the super rating and the always quite nice and most professional comments and reviews I receive from you!! They are always most appreciated on this end -- and it is indeed my pleasure to have gotten to know you over the past several months. Love, Light, and Happiness!! XOXOXO!! Gary

Paul Callus

January 4, 2015 at 9:55 AM

Very expressive Tanka, Gary; "Rapture is that joy" makes for a fitting pivot. #7 All the best. // paul

Gary Bateman

January 4, 2015 at 4:52 PM

Paul, Thanks so much my friend. I am pleased you liked this Tanka. One never knows how the words are going to turn out, let alone, how they are received later by the reading audience. Continued Best Wishes to You!! Thanks. Gary

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

January 4, 2015 at 3:31 AM

You are absolutely right Gary. I think it is the nearest word of ecstasy-a euphoric transcendent state. A perfect 10 from me. I think You and Ingrid have enjoyed the holiday with all family members in fullest enthusiasm. Love to you and Ingrid. Does she read my poems? What is her impression about them?God bless you both. Let the frost fall like the gift of God.Your friend RAJAT

Gary Bateman

January 4, 2015 at 5:38 AM

Rajat My Dear Friend . . . A most Wondrous and Happy New Year to you and your family!! Yes, "Rapture" most definitely also fits the description of "ecstasy-a euphoric transcendent state," as you mention in your comment. Ingrid has not seen all of your poems, but I've highlighted a number of them to her. And, she's very impressed with your poetry indeed Rajat!! Your writes are truly phenomenal. Best Wishes and God Bless Rajat!! Gary