Gert W. Knop Poet Tanka

Ruf Der Kraniche/ Call of the Cranes/El Grito De Las Grullas

Aus weiter Ferne
Ertönt der Ruf der Kraniche
Am späten Mittag

Über den Wiesen am Wald
Liegt noch milchig der Nebel

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From a far distance
Sounds the call of the cranes
Late at midday

Over the meadows near the woods
Still lingers the milky fog

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Suena de lejanía
El grito de las grúas
Por tarde mediodía

Sobre prados del bosque
Aún queda lechoso niebla

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Juan Paolo Galua October 17, 2010 at 1:32 AM wow...the imagery is excellent...just love to close my eyes...and imagine it...lovely...^_^ v

Wilma Neels October 11, 2010 at 12:05 PM Awesome picture you have painted with your words Gert ;)

Andrea Dietrich October 10, 2010 at 8:32 AM Another beautiful "painting" added to your collection!!

Carolyn Devonshire October 9, 2010 at 5:20 PM Dear Gert, there seems to be a loneliness eminating in the cries of these distant cranes. I can almost hear them as their song dances on the fog. Beautiful imagery, my friend. I am safe in New Jersey now and glad to be reading your wonderful poetry again. Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K. October 8, 2010 at 6:26 AM This comes across as a bit haunting for me, but still paints such a vividly beautiful picture-- yet another wonderful tanka, Gert :) enjoyed this one! -- nikko :)

De R October 7, 2010 at 12:59 PM Loved your imagery here, Gert...It sounds so peaceful ... PS: My native language is Romanian, since your know Spanish you should understand a few words in my language because they both are Latin languages. For example 'Buenos dias' is 'Buna ziua' in Romanian:) Have a great day! Emilia

Carol Sunshine Brown October 7, 2010 at 11:19 AM It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Gert. May your days always be filled with good health, love beyond expectation, and an overload of inspiration. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 7, 2010 at 9:10 AM Lovely visual photo in words Gert.. the tall cranes and their throaty call all so vivid in your lines..luv.. beautiful as always my friend..ciao...