Ghairo Daniels Poet Tanka

Reflections on Poetry in Tanka

thought as poetry 
past present future surreal 
pure expressions cure 
deific communing in time
softly breath stitches rare rhymes 

stillness turns wheel feel
creating cosmic garlands
recognise lyrics 
emotions eclectic ebbs
awakens colourful dreams

mirror reflections
nouns verbs adjectives adverbs 
ether air worded 
fire water earth stanzas 
carries stories converses 

stimulates seconds 
fathoms then embraces faith 
promotes perfect peace 
forms galore eastern western 
feeding fertility flames

intrinsic to life
advances awareness awed
forge fraternity 
transmuting darkness to art
wisdom deepens liberty 


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PLACED 4Th : STANDARD CONTEST
ON TANKA STRINGS

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Jenish Somadas January 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM poetry reflecting on its own power... I love the aliterations.. wonderful work Ghairo.. Congrats.. Ghairo Daniels January 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM ThkU for pop-in, Jenish. I appreciate your read. Xx.

Paige Hind January 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM The last stanza especially well said!! <3 Xo Ghairo Daniels January 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM Xxxxx.

Victor Buhagiar January 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM How can one not admire your inspirations and emotions? Your string of tankas is beautiful. Ghairo Daniels January 6, 2026 at 5:39 AM Sweet Victor, ThkU 4 your New Year’s visit & beautiful comment. Blessings for 2026 to you & Malta. I appreciate your read, Dear Poet.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM Happy New Year Ghairo, your word choice here is incredibly intentional, especially the way you move from the technical (nouns, verbs, adjectives) to the deific. I personally think it’s a beautiful insight into how the 'bricks and mortar' of grammar are used to build something as vast as 'wisdom' and 'liberty'. A deep testament to the healing power of the written word. Winter Blessings, Dear Ghairo, Daniel Ghairo Daniels January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM ThkU for comment, DHR. Best intentions your way for 2026. To be honest, I’m not sure I know how to b intentional : just write what comes. Sometimes it’s ok, sometimes just junkie-punky. X.