Tanka and Senryu

Tanka 
It is amazing
How many things happen 
In a tiny village
When you have time to see
How busy quietness is 


Senryu 
Illness of boredom 
A sedentary affliction
Lack of imagination
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Collins Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 8:16 AM
the senryu hits square in the face.
Bauer Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 3:55 PM
love both of these!
Hansen Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 3:25 AM
Thank you Ilene
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