Refuge

All conquering tree
each limb stout and assuring
transforming young life
our need our escape
magpie lunge to drive us out

© Harry J Horsman  2010

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Francine Roberts

October 7, 2010 at 8:16 AM

lovely tanka, congrats on your win in the contest

John Freeman

October 6, 2010 at 4:56 PM

"Congratulations Harry on your third place!' Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

October 6, 2010 at 3:16 PM

Congrats Harry on your super win in Chris's contest with this excellent Tanka entry my friend.. enjoyed as always as u enjoy your well deserved victory today with luv...

Andrea Dietrich

October 6, 2010 at 2:45 PM

Really cute how you ended it. It became sanctuary for the magpie once he drove you out! congrats!! luv, andrea

James Fraser

October 6, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Many congratulations Harry on your win in Chris's contest with this fine Tanka >> James

Wilma Neels

October 6, 2010 at 11:07 AM

Wow Harry, I love this. Congratulations on your superb win in the contest. Love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 6, 2010 at 10:34 AM

Congratulations on your win Harry in Chris D. Aechtner's contest "T(h)anka You". Love, Carol

De R

October 6, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Congrats on your win with this amazing tanka, harry! Loved the last line:) Emilia

Carrie Richards

October 6, 2010 at 8:14 AM

I like the twist of the magpie.....do not trespass this sanctuary! Well done!

Dr.Ram Mehta

October 6, 2010 at 5:53 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, harry

Sharon Winter

October 6, 2010 at 5:52 AM

Absolutely awesome! Warm congrats on your well deserved win! love, shar

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

October 5, 2010 at 11:05 PM

Enjoyed reading this unique take on your tanka, Harry :) Super congrats on your win :) -- nikko :)

James Fraser

September 30, 2010 at 2:39 PM

They can be so territorial Harry, and their beaks are darned sharp. Good luck in Chris's contest >> James

Poet Destroyer A

September 28, 2010 at 3:04 AM

hello, Harry the best of luck in the contest. Enjoyed your poem, nice image when it comes to comparing situations using the best metaphors. Have a nice one,..p.d.

Charles Henderson

September 27, 2010 at 10:56 PM

Good luck in the contest Harry, with this most visual tanka. Charles

Diane Locksley

September 24, 2010 at 6:00 AM

Great entry for the tanka contest. A strong tree can provide a very good sanctuary. Good luck in the contest, Harry. Best wishes, Diane

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

September 23, 2010 at 8:24 PM

Cute poem and well written Tanka! Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing. Caroline.

Carolyn Devonshire

September 23, 2010 at 7:35 AM

Very creative take on the Sanctuary contest, Harry. I hope the magpies allow you to share the shelter and refuge you find beneath this tree. Best wishes in Chris's contest, Harry! Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts

September 23, 2010 at 7:18 AM

nice one, much enjoyed, good luck in the contest

Wilma Neels

September 23, 2010 at 6:38 AM

Excellent write for Chris' Contest Harry.. Best wishes to you ;)

Doris Culverhouse

September 23, 2010 at 6:27 AM

enjoyed reading your works today! "Tanka" for your comments on my works. Micheal was right on the syll. count and I changed it.

Sara Kendrick

September 23, 2010 at 5:46 AM

Those birds so territorial ...I am glad that I chose this one to read this morning..Good luck in the contest with this sure winner...I was gladden by your kind comments on my work..Sara