fallen leaf debris ~
skin decays through worm-fed holes ~
veins crumble away ~
rich fodder for verdant growth ~
thriving craves release of ruins.
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Words and Photography ©2017 Tanya Cliff ~ to contact me
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Great imagery!
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Thank you, Colleen! We can learn so much from watching nature, can’t we?
Have a great day!😊
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You too, Tanya. Nature is pure inspiration! ❤
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It’s where I get my best ideas, I think.
❤
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Awesome tanka
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Thank you so much, Yassy! I’m glad you enjoyed it.😊
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You are welcome Tanya. Have a good weekend.
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I will. You have a great weekend also!
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Love the language of this
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Thank you, Rob! Nature has a lot of wisdom for us, if we are willing to quiet ourselves down and listen.
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Absolutely you know I love nature! This was penned beautifully
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Thank you, again! I have a large project in the works that uses a background theme of listening to nature and learning from its wisdom and rhythms.
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Sounds promising. I look forward to it
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I’m fired up about it myself. It’s a project dear to my heart that I’ve been thinking about for months. It feels good to be moving on it.
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Tanya, I love your final line. The circle of life? Keith
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Thanks, Keith! I think so. I take a lot of inspiration from nature. Nothing is wasted.
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Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Thanks for the share! Hope you are having a great day.
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I try to share all your post but sometimes I miss ’em. I’m having a cool day. Hug the kids from me, and hug yourself as well.
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I will do that. Thank you again for all your support!
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Wow! Powerful imagery!
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Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.😊
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You’re welcome 🙂
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😊
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Marvelous Tanya
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Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Manuel. Have a great evening!
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Likewise Tanya
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😊
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Loved the last line very much!
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed and appreciate the feedback very, very much!
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You are welcome 🙂
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😊
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Thank you, Cookie! I love the haiku and the tanka. The last two lines of the tanka are challenging. 😊 (I learn a lot from them)
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I can see that. I like more word games.
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The Tanka is a full house: 5-7-5-7-7…Lol
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Those are a lot of numbers for me. U.U
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hehe…It’s also a cup of coffee…in an ugly red container…
The Tanka…not the tanka
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Lol, nice to know that.
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This is beautiful
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Thank you! Glad you liked it.
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Marvelous photo and it matches the poem. Good work.
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Thank you, Roger! I appreciate the support as I continue to cut my teeth around here. I think I’m progressing, I hope.
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There is no doubt in my mind that (a) you have changed your style; (b) the new style suits you; (c) it has a delightful cutting edge; (d) that change is progression; and that (e) you are developing beautifully within your new poetic mindset. I can only encourage you to continue in this direction, as it will lead gradually into other poetic experiences. Best wishes, as always, and well done.
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Thank you, Roger! That is really encouraging, and I’m grateful that you shared it. It means a lot to me. Best to you and Clare also!
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Nature is a great teacher. I don’t know what you think about Awards but I have nominated you for the Lovely Solidarity Blogger Award. You’ve been so supportive. Bravo! https://yoursuccessinspirer.com/2017/01/16/lovely-solidarity-blogger-award/
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Thank you! I don’t participate in awards due to the time involved. I do appreciate the thought. I means a lot to me!😊
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I thought so but also really wanted to register my appreciation for your support.
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It really does mean a lot to me. Thank you again!
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You are sweet.
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