Woman Tanka Poems

Wandering barefoot,
whispering sweet sentiments
of haunting pleasures.
A touch that never phased me -
a kiss from her heaven lips.

Tangerine horizons,
appeared like flames in brown eyes.
Lovebirds gazed in...

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Ono no Komachi Translations

These are my modern English translations of the ancient Japanese poems of Ono no Komachi…

"It's over!"
Your words drizzle like dismal rains,
bringing tears,
as...

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i

when the sun is erotic
and the moon lyric
the winds turn tempestuous
in the orbit of love
legs slide by calls of nature

ii

you and I alive
in cold winter...

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fluorescent sea chains
beach filled dreams within a dream
sun on my shoulders
swimming to your shoreline heart
blue filter abode...

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feminine spirit
from brutality ashes~
arise and ascend
beyond cruelty
no much tall mountains

Written: November 04, 2022


 This Tanka is written in memory of Masha Amini, a 22-year-old woman...

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The Weaker Sex

Blemishes appear
when innocence dissipates,
although considered
facetious and offensive
the weaker sex bear the scars....

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Though who you are is
All written in all the stars,
You can only go
So far beyond all those stars...
Just keep sight of who you are....

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when you smile at me
I watch the curve of your lips
as they part to speak-
then I heed the sad whispers
of a torn, grief stricken heart...

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Since time, a woman
Aesthetic and soft spoken
maybe just pretense.
If they know the lady's heart
would they love a crazy wild?


~cvb~ 03/09/22...

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Blue Kimono

In blue kimono
combing her hair while I watch
detangles my mind,
innocent calming effect
before disrobing to rest....

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poised
above the minaret
a crescent moon –
a woman in labour
holds her husband’s hand

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the moon inspires love
in the dark its gentle glow
nurtures like mother
banishing all fear away
with a spell of sheer beauty. 





Is The Moon Male or Female...

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Unassuming breeze
Refreshment for the weary
Anxiety blown
Walking swiftly, windswept hair
Wonderful, free of worry.





Public Domain
Suzanne Hoschedé, daughter of Hoschedé, second wife of Claude Monet (1868-1899)...

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When the Sabbath was over, (the woman) bought spices so they might anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just...

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Your body your soul 
solid and intangible 
you have good factors
 agreeable attitude 
all cuddles we're now happy


1/25/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr ©...

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