Shadows

Cold gray-sky morning
The sun remains cloud hidden
An extended dawn
A shadow among shadows
I walk softly through the house
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Austin Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 3:01 PM
Must be Monday morning, eh, Jim? I always enjoy a good Tanka. Congrats on the selection. daver
Brown Avatar
November 6, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations on the feature Jim. Love, Carol
Burton Avatar
August 2, 2008 at 12:56 PM
wow,you sure have a gift for poetry and explaining so much through little words.great poetry.
Reynolds Avatar
August 2, 2008 at 4:45 AM
Hey there, Jim, this is an awesome tanka - love the last line...shadows are one of my favorite subjects...ah, the mystery! Loved this, love Kristin
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 1, 2008 at 5:53 PM
Dreary day, descriptive write. God Bless. Vince
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