War and History Poetry posted November 12, 2019


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an escape from a Southern plantation circa 1850s

Tanka (I so fear my walk)

by Mark D. R.

I so fear my walk
an escape from oppression 
~
night noises scare me

the Pole Star points to freedom
just my small glimmer of hope




Thanks to FanArtist, Paul G., for his starry night image.

This is my first attempt to compose a Tanka verse. I am unsure if my third line adequately describes a pivotal image.
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