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tanka is a Japanese short form
tanka (red petals drop) by Val Crisson

red petals drop
to a cold hospital floor
detached
life support unplugged
and heart machine flatlines

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Author Notes
This tanka has been written in the true form of Japanese Short Form. I am hoping to inspire others, to look into these forms. For me less says more, and I hope this little tanka shows that.

     

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