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!
Thank you, Colleen! We can learn so much from watching nature, can’t we?
Have a great day!😊
You too, Tanya. Nature is pure inspiration! <3
It’s where I get my best ideas, I think.
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Awesome tanka
Thank you so much, Yassy! I’m glad you enjoyed it.😊
You are welcome Tanya. Have a good weekend.
I will. You have a great weekend also!
Love the language of this
Thank you, Rob! Nature has a lot of wisdom for us, if we are willing to quiet ourselves down and listen.
Absolutely you know I love nature! This was penned beautifully
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.
Sounds promising. I look forward to it
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.
Tanya, I love your final line. The circle of life? Keith
Thanks, Keith! I think so. I take a lot of inspiration from nature. Nothing is wasted.
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
Thanks for the share! Hope you are having a great day.
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.
I will do that. Thank you again for all your support!
Wow! Powerful imagery!
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.😊
You’re welcome 🙂
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Marvelous Tanya
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Manuel. Have a great evening!
Likewise Tanya
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Loved the last line very much!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed and appreciate the feedback very, very much!
You are welcome 🙂
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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)
I can see that. I like more word games.
The Tanka is a full house: 5-7-5-7-7…Lol
Those are a lot of numbers for me. U.U
hehe…It’s also a cup of coffee…in an ugly red container…
The Tanka…not the tanka
Lol, nice to know that.
This is beautiful
Thank you! Glad you liked it.
Marvelous photo and it matches the poem. Good work.
Thank you, Roger! I appreciate the support as I continue to cut my teeth around here. I think I’m progressing, I hope.
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.
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!
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/
Thank you! I don’t participate in awards due to the time involved. I do appreciate the thought. I means a lot to me!😊
I thought so but also really wanted to register my appreciation for your support.
It really does mean a lot to me. Thank you again!
You are sweet.