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Stripped Naked

stripped naked shivering
raped by northwesterly wind
stiff bare limbs vibrate

leaves once ablaze rest 'pon roots
nourishment for spring's rebirth

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Wilfred Aniagyei

January 8, 2015 at 8:05 AM

Splendid!! Simply tranquilizing! Thank you, Sara

James Fraser

December 27, 2014 at 2:22 PM

Indeed, they pass to feed the earth allowing regeneration. Fine Tanka Sara, James :)

Arthur Vaso

December 22, 2014 at 10:00 PM

I admit, I confess, please no torture!!!!! The title lured me here!!!! And what did I find here? maybe not what I thought, but a beautiful poem indeed!!!!! hugs!

Poet Destroyer A

December 20, 2014 at 4:33 PM

WOW, LOVE THE ENDING.... LINDA

Andrea Dietrich

December 15, 2014 at 3:22 PM

just stopping by to say thanks for your comment. CAn't find a recent one of yours I have not seen before, but maybe you will have a new one up soon!

Sara Kendrick

December 15, 2014 at 5:32 PM

Andrea, Been doing the Christmas tree today inbetween rest periods plus cook a two meals, doing a little cleaning and decorating, etc..I am super tired..My heart won't let me just keep going and going like the energizer bunny..Ha!!Ha!! Got second eye surgery tomorrow(my husband).. Sara

Scott Thirtyseven

December 14, 2014 at 6:27 AM

You give forth a sense of sacrifice and promise. Wonderful Tanka.

Jack Horne

December 13, 2014 at 4:10 PM

awesome descriptions here - love your porch inspirations, my friend

Ken Carroll

December 13, 2014 at 10:30 AM

Splendid winter descriptive write Sara!

Kayod5 Kayode

December 13, 2014 at 4:41 AM

A winter tree that has lost all its leaves to serious wind,these leaves now on the ground as nourishment for the ground .This poem is definitely in a class of its own , an exclusive class of poetic gaints like you Sara ,kudos and huggs

Connie Marcum Wong

December 13, 2014 at 2:47 AM

Earthy images in this passionate piece Sara. I loved it! #7

Shadow Hamilton

December 12, 2014 at 4:44 PM

a humourous write Sara that goes from winter's harsh reign to the promise of spring love it hugs

Monterey Sirak

December 12, 2014 at 9:51 AM

Wow! This one is raw and elemental. Stark images.

Andrea Dietrich

December 11, 2014 at 10:57 PM

VEry nice one, Sara. And I want to thank you for placing me in your contest. it was a GREAT contest theme!!

Ravi Sathasivam

December 11, 2014 at 2:03 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

December 9, 2014 at 1:17 PM

Amazing imagery in this one, Sara! Hugs, Rhonda

M. L. Kiser

December 9, 2014 at 12:37 PM

Excellent Tanka! I can see those naked trees, awaiting spring's arrival.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

December 9, 2014 at 7:44 AM

stripped naked shivering/ raped by northwesterly wind/ stiff bare limbs vibrate/ wonderful. ...Sara is on her mettle. Great poem... added to my collection as first-rater. Love XXX rajat