Notes About The Poem

*I am practicing Tanka

The Bear

The bear swipes the leaves
It is looking for some food
Then it stops and stares
I don't know if it sees me
I am still, I am watching

Heidi Sands

8/7/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kiser Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Great tanka! It's best to watch that bear before he pounces.
Sands Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 7:43 AM
Yes, Thank you. M.L. :)
Sivey Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 4:41 AM
What a lovely write this one is! I really enjoy writing, and especially reading Tankas, and this one is a fabulous one! Great Work!!
Sands Avatar
August 8, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Thank you so much Russell. :) I am happy you enjoyed this one.
May Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:04 PM
Nice tanka Heidi...
Sands Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 6:11 PM
Thanks Joseph :)
Allison Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 4:42 PM
keep your distance and watch with baited breath Heidi!:-) hugs Jan xx
Sands Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 5:19 PM
Yes, I will Jan. Thanks for your visit :)
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