The Frog

on a leaf, sailing 
smoothly to bygone phrases 
laced with time I bow 
to unknown spirits, watching 
trees dance in orphic autumn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Erken Avatar
January 24, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Ernesto, I like your poem, beautiful and interesting. all my best Fide
Heck Avatar
October 18, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Breathtaking, Ernesto! The imagery in this Tanka is so visually gorgeous! Congrats on your win in Kristin's contest. Peace always, John
Mason Avatar
October 13, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Great imagery, Ernesto !! Congratulations on your win in Kristin's contest and congratulations to Otsenre as well ... smile
Winter Avatar
October 12, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Congratulations Ernesto on your win in Kristin's contest! Well done! Love, Shar
Mckenzie Avatar
September 22, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Great imagery and free feeling to this write! good luck in the contest! Laura :)
Jordan Avatar
September 20, 2008 at 4:24 AM
This poem is very well written and very peaceful spiritually - Great Job & God Bless
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