Tag Archives: Tanka

Dignity – A Tanka

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Shainbird

sun tired of gray skies hides within the gold of trees life in perspective red and brown trace blood and land bareness minds our age to death Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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Prime Mover

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Shainbird

rolling in the night endless roads mile after mile unforeseen road blocks conveying precious cargo darkness pulls to light of day Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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Utopia

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Shainbird

Three brains on two feet Limbs below, heads scraping clouds Souls in mirrors gleam Beyond domesticity Made for creativity Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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In God’s Country – A Tanka

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Shainbird

God’s land is far-flung, Upon mortal signs posted I’m illiterate In a world one moon, one sun, Sounding out humanity. Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved. Note: This was written for The Daily Post prompt: Country.

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A Broken Bond

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Shainbird

His hands are colder Than ice in winter shadows. Loves me not, nor waits. Why run from me Father Time? Is it because I kill thee? Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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