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Tanka 2

silently I sit
although my mind shouts loudly
no one sees how deep
this inner conflict reaches
noiselessly, heart wounds bleed out


Copyright, August 29, 2014
Faye Lanham Gibson

Copyright © Faye Gibson | Year Posted 2014

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September 1, 2014 at 2:35 PM

Wow powerful! you never know the conflict within. Well said!

Andrea Dietrich

August 30, 2014 at 10:37 AM

yes, the contrast of the screaming mind and the silent heart. Good one, is it for that confessions contest or the tanka one? or neither? Don't you adore tanka!!

August 30, 2014 at 10:19 AM

Great depth here. "The mind shouts loudly." Yes. No one can fully experience another's secret place. Enjoyed mucho. Love, daver

August 30, 2014 at 9:12 AM

The inner pain is the most difficult Faye...this wonderfully penned...hugs Tim

Brenda Meier-Hans

August 29, 2014 at 5:02 PM

Very well expressed.

August 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

Pain very aptly described in this one..Enjoyed reading today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire

August 29, 2014 at 3:03 PM

Dear Faye, It's the wounds inside us that nobody sees. A very well written, heartfelt tanka. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn

August 29, 2014 at 2:04 PM

very deep Faye:-( Good luck with the contest:-) hugs jan xx

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