Walking On Sydney Harbour Bridge

steel beams
reach across space
poised
seas moving beneath sound
the salty breath-test of time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Callus Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 5:10 PM
You paint a striking picture, Michael; the sea has passed its test...it's the bridge that's trying to convince us that it too is long lasting! // paul
Dom Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 11:09 AM
Hi Paul, I missed this comment earlier on, thanks for visiting this tanka again.
Idiong Avatar
July 14, 2016 at 5:44 AM
A great poem with such brevity. Good piece Michael Dom ;)
A   Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 1:57 AM
LOVE IT. LINDA
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December 19, 2015 at 11:38 PM
Michael, :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. I'm also sending an early Christmas Message with Hugs. May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Good luck in all you do. ~SKAT LOVE~"
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December 6, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Michael, I visited the Sydney Harbour Bridge many years ago when I visited Australia, and it is indeed an unforgettable experience! Thank you for awakening the memories with your awesome imagery! Pandita
Dom Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 11:43 PM
hey Pandita, glad to share the memory with you - cheers!
Allison Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 7:24 PM
beautiful imagery Michael:-) hugs Jan xx
Dom Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 6:38 AM
Jan - thank you for reading me.
Smith Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 7:24 PM
A fabulous tanka Michael. I can taste the salt air
Dom Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 6:44 AM
The salt air has an unforgettable tang.
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 6:57 PM
Nice alliteration.
Dom Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 6:37 AM
Andrea - your visit is always an illumination.
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