Barry Stebbings Poet Tanka

Swan Ii

Swan II

     Fly East, white winged bird;
     Now leave your warm Summer nest
     Before frost’s cold kiss.
     Leave us as the Season cools,
     Fly toward the rising sun.

     Barry Stebbings
       11/05/17

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Andrea Dietrich December 8, 2017 at 6:34 PM oh it's another one related to summer's leaving us. Hmmm, I wonder if I can locate Swan I!!! (I love this one) Barry Stebbings December 10, 2017 at 4:43 AM Thank you very much, Andrea. I have a number of season poems. You might like 'Winter' 05/18/17. // Barry

Afzal Nusker November 27, 2017 at 12:15 AM Nostalgically beautiful tanka. Great write, Barry. Barry Stebbings December 10, 2017 at 4:41 AM Thank you very much, Afzal. // Barry

Eileen Manassian November 9, 2017 at 12:54 PM How lovely...especially that last line. Such deeper meaning we can get from this poem. Blessings Barry Stebbings November 10, 2017 at 4:44 PM Thank you for your appreciation, Eileen. // Barry

Sara Kendrick November 5, 2017 at 3:34 PM Ahh!! Enjoyed reading your work..We don't have swans here where I live and they seem to be such a lovely graceful bird..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Barry Stebbings November 5, 2017 at 3:37 PM Thank you very much, Sara. It's a pity you don't have swans they are such elegant creatures. // Barry

Heidi Sands November 5, 2017 at 9:49 AM Very nice Barry. Thanks for sharing this :) Barry Stebbings November 5, 2017 at 1:30 PM Thank you very much, Heidi. // Barry

Gary Smith November 5, 2017 at 9:17 AM Lovely imagery Barry, much enjoyed :) Barry Stebbings November 5, 2017 at 1:30 PM Thank you very much, Gary. // Barry