Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Tanka

Year of the Goat

banners rise in street
each painted silk masterpiece
a celebration
of rich colors bleeding life
ancient spirits soar tonight 

gentle goat once gray
brushed bold in crimson through time
draws fresh eyes and breath 
a thousand years preserved
to graze upon ancient hill 


for Debbie's Chinese New Year Contest, 1/24/15
inspired by Chinese silk painting

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Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2015 at 10:50 PM wow, I had not seen this one but I can really see how she liked it so much. BIG congrats, dear.

Sandra Haight February 16, 2015 at 3:28 PM Congratulations on your win, Rhonda, for your great 'Year of the Goat' Tanka! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison February 16, 2015 at 1:54 PM Beautiful tanka Rhonda - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 16, 2015 at 3:29 AM Brilliant write Rhonda! Congrats on ur awesome win!

Skat A February 16, 2015 at 1:02 AM Another wonderful win, Rhonda. Goodnight. SKAT

Joseph May January 28, 2015 at 6:41 PM Very good write Rhonda....best wishes in the contest...

David Meade January 27, 2015 at 9:33 AM loved this poem and all the bright colors and celebration . . . but for me . . . I look forward to the spending the year reading your works . . . much love and light dear friend.

M. L. Kiser January 26, 2015 at 3:15 PM That does sum it up beautifully! Great job and good luck with the contest.

Constance La France January 25, 2015 at 10:15 AM Rhonda, this poem is just so beautiful and a great entry for Debbie's contest, best of luck and thanks for visiting my poetry~~

Eileen Manassian January 25, 2015 at 1:01 AM Lovely Tanka, my dear. I love the imagery it brought to life in my eyes. Good luck in the contest.