TANKA II

wet earth smells of mud
small frog swings on garden gate
creaking in the breeze
cool rain drops tap his eyelids
he sees what he wants to see
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Schiavina Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 12:35 PM
brilliant playing image of a frog undisturbed by rain
Harp Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Thank you, Frances. I'm so glad you liked it.
Wolf Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I think you have a gift for the tanka format. Brilliantly penned. Cheers, Gershon
Harp Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Gershon. It's always good to hear from you.
Tor Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The froggy went for a ride. love your theme in this one MH...
Harp Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This one was fun to write. Thanks for commenting, Michael.
Hind Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Nice perspective. :)
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