Russell Sivey Poet Tanka

Rolling Waves

Rolling waves crash in
Spinning over my cast head
Playing a death song
Screeching siren echoing
Piercing my ill-laden ears

I listen, I hear
The cymbals of the huge waves
Resound their glory
The great gravity is brave
Conquers in my mind and soul

Russell Sivey

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Gwendolen Song November 30, 2012 at 1:49 PM Powerful lines on that second stanza...like how u separated listening and hearing with a poetic pause...have a nice weekend, Russ.

Andrea Dietrich November 28, 2012 at 2:59 PM I liked the imagery of this, such as cymbals of the huge waves and "great gravity." Rolling waves are a good poetic topic!

Wilma Neels November 28, 2012 at 11:02 AM Russell, I love how you started this one, your ending brought it full circle. Superb Tanka ;) have a stunning evening!

Constance La France November 28, 2012 at 7:02 AM Russell, your Tanka's are beautifully done, Constance