Notes About The Poem

Reaching, stretching out for a touch at the very limits of extension is bound to fail. The tenuous connection is weak, the link is a gossamer veil. To make a real connection you need to get closer.

Tenuous Gossamer

Thread cast, a lifeline stretched touch, finger to finger, poised for connection. But without grip, can't hold on. Out of reach, connection snaps.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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July 23, 2017 at 6:06 AM
Prayer would add more strength to the threads we cast. Great tanka, John.
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