Tag: Tanka

Poetry

The Art of Tanka

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Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Composing haikus
Is as easy as breathing
For seasoned writers
Add two lines with seven beats,
and you have made a tanka
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Shining Your True Self

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https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Shedding life’s crutches
Empowers everyone
To live their best life
Shining in your very best
Embracing your special self.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Whispers of the Mountain

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Special thanks to my collaborator on this Rengay, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Green fragrant pine trees
Atop a fresh earthy scent
The mountains beckon
All for your exploration
Many adventures await.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Caught in the Act

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https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


I know you did it
Seeing the grin on your face
It gives you away
No trying to deny it
You are guilty of something.
AAA/MAD 12/12/24

Poetry

The Cost of Intelligence

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https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Some intelligence
Would make all the difference
In a cruel hard world
Things are getting dumbed down now.
Idiocracy follows.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

The Power of Compassion

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https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Think well of others
Kindness doesn’t cost a thing
In our lives grand scheme
Selflessness goes a long way
To be more than just oneself.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Embracing Emotions

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https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


It’s ok to cry
Let all of those feelings out
We are all human
Let all the emotions flow
As you heal and grow anew.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Embracing the Present

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https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Time is infinite
As the seconds all add up
Present becomes past
The past is forever gone
Minute moments mean much more.
AAA/MAD 12/26/24

Poetry

Journey of Self-Improvement

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To hone and refine,
Edges made keen and precise,
Sharpen to improve.
Keep moving forward, grow strong.
Be the best you that you can.

MAD

Poetry

Wishes Among the Stars

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More than what’s counted.
Innumerable in mass,
Countless stars above.
Each one waiting for a wish
Sharing joy with everyone.

MAD

Poetry

Veil of Denial

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Downplay and soften,
To understate the impact,
Minimize the truth
To try to get away with
All the wrongs that you have done.

MAD

Poetry

Whispers in the Shadows

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Secrets for a price,
Trading love for pay by night,
Lonely hearts misled.
Whispers haunt the empty rooms,
Desires lost in shadows’ play.

MAD

Poetry

Endless Moments

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Special thanks to my collaborator, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


Tankas with a friend
Endless fun that never ends
Words together mend.
Laughter echoes through the air,
Sharing dreams without a care.
AAA/MAD 12/13/24

Poetry

Whispers of Winter

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Special thanks to my collaborator, Anthony
https://empathmuch.wordpress.com/


I love winter’s lips
Cold but not nearly too cruel
Ice touches us all.
Whispers of snowflakes drift down,
Frosty breath upon my cheeks.

AAA/MAD 12/13/24