The Pivot

he plants his right hind
rocks back onto his haunches
front crossing over
he falls into his pivot
with practiced ease and beauty


October 29, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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January 27, 2013 at 2:13 PM
It's always nice to read a well expressed tanka poem, Tirzah, although one rarely sees one with a Western or Cowboy theme. Outstanding work! Carl.
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October 29, 2012 at 8:58 PM
Tirzah, love the tanka.. good night~ PD
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