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The Watchman

Cooling moon shivers
Between sharpening mountains;
My lone watch begins --
All thoughts carried far away...
Just twigs upon the river.

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Harry Horsman

October 15, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Thoughts on a journey, love your Tanka John.

John Fleming

October 19, 2021 at 6:02 AM

Thanks, Harry. A while back I had a little foray into these Japanese style poetry formats. In all fairness, when attempting to compose strictly by the absolute definition of the various compositions...a lot, lot harder than I first envisioned. My very best as always -- cheers! :) john

Ilene Bauer

April 11, 2020 at 2:55 PM

nice one, john! i love the "twigs upon the river" line...

John Fleming

April 12, 2020 at 9:23 AM

Thank you, Ilene, for visiting...and thank you so very much for taking the time to post such a generous comment -- very much appreciated! You will always find a warm welcome here I can assure you -- my very best! :) john

Darlene De Beaulieu

April 11, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Hello John Fleming, As the watchman focuses on his watch-he daydreams. Enjoy your day. Happy Easter. be safe. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

April 16, 2020 at 8:47 AM

Hello John I will come her often to visit your site. Enjoy your day my friend, Be safe.

Darlene De Beaulieu

April 15, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Hello John I want to thank you for your comment to All right Poet about my poem. Thank you. enjoy your evening my friend. Be safe.

John Fleming

April 12, 2020 at 9:19 AM

Thank you, Darlene...I would like you to know that you are always very welcome here. My very best regards! :) john P.s I will visit your poems after finishing my house cleaning. :) ...a man's work is never done it would seem.

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