Tanka Iii

silent gods-
a half-full bowl of water
shared amongst men
drought has lasted longer
than elders’ wisdom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 8:01 PM
this paints a sad picture and is very well written tanka, TEddy. Congrats to you.
Allison Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Many congrats Teddy:-) hugs Jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Thank you so much for your warm applause, Jan!! *^_^*
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:22 PM
Teddy, love this tanka! you are on fire! congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Kimathi Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 3:40 AM
Hehe. Thanks Laura, for reading, enjoying and applauding my work!! *^_^*
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 11:13 AM
Great! Pondering your tanka of wisdom! Congrats, Teddy
Kimathi Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 3:37 AM
Thank you so much Kim, for enjoying and applauding my piece!! *^_^*
Canerdy Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 10:23 AM
A 7 for this winning tanka that tells a heart-wrenching story in just a few syllables! Janice
Kimathi Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 3:33 AM
Thank you so much Janice, for reading and applauding my work!! *^_^*
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