Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted March 10, 2010


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a tanka

(dandelions) tanka

by adewpearl


dandelions breed
golden laughter in the child
who lives in my soul,
inhabiting memories
of times when treasure was free




Tanka Poetry contest entry

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The tanka is a five line poem with syllable count of 5/7/5/7/7. The third line is the pivot, a line which could be read as the final line for the first three lines or the first line for the second three lines.
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


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