Nature Tanka Poems

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mornings with chaos
days that go on forever
desires for stillness
I look to nature for calm
beautiful in the busy...

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Beneath the Wolf’s breath,
rocks cradle my resting form.
Wild rice sways, whispers—
nature's soft secrets unfurl,
beauty bathed in dawn's light. 

Note: Wild rice growing at mouth of...

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the gift of flower
baskets Mother remembers 
giving to neighbors
and nature's present to me
swallows have returned this day...

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Rhododendron poof
and purple fumes fill my world 
Lavish, rich nature.
Maroon like the dawn of days
greeting the sun's honey glaze.

Saffron finch descends
to join the elegant crowd
vast...

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The tree is blooming,
While flocks of birds are flying
Up high in blue skies.
Sun beaming unto my eyes.
Spring is truly on the rise....

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The sun is setting
Upon this new spring evening.
Winds are whispering
Lovely birds are all chirping,
As the trees are all blossoming....

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anticipating 
darkness of solar eclipse
four minutes of night
shadow will never disguise 
madness of men on the earth...

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rugged cliffs
sentinelling rocks
     timeworn
          untimely memories
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In moon's silent pull,
Oceans breathe, a rhythm vast,
Life sways in its dance.
In tides' ebb and flow, we hear
Nature's murmur, time's clasp....

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trees stand tall and strong
guardians of the earth's soul
providing us life
yet we cut them down with ease
for our own selfish desires...

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freedom in green blades
the softest sprig of Spring
brains before marriage
stretched out under brightest sun
nestled in serenity
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Tidal connection,
wild flowers woo a Clownfish;
Anemone bond,
give in give up a little;
Flourish and flow together.

Seeds of ambrosia,
birds fight over leftovers;
Mammals with munchies
pass around shareable plates;
It’s...

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Fragrance night, spicy
Breeze tangoes near tomorrow
to green world stage raves
Howling blues stir lilac dark
Starlight, whistling in the park

Clouds keep on drifting
in times of vanishing moon
It's...

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