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Tanka #34 — Backstory
The author admires a raven in mid-flight.
Flos Aranearum - Backstory
The backstory to Samuel Cross’ original poem about a surprise visitor in the garden.
Tanka #33 — Backstory
A Tanka poem expressing the author’s appreciation of the greater black community here in the USA on Juneteenth.
Amplectere Lunam - Backstory
Till Tomorrow
A poem reflecting on the consequences of a late snowstorm in Spring.
Tanka #32
Spring has arrived, green grass is poking through the snow, and the birds are returning along with the bright sunshine. Meanwhile, there’s one bird who had the guts to stick around.
Grātus
Enjoy the eloquence and charm of St. Patrick's Day with the author's original poem inspired by one of the Emerald Isle's own poets in this loving tribute.
Tanka #31
A second Tanka poem about the welcoming nature of strangers.
Tanka #30
A Tanka poem about the welcoming nature of strangers.
Tanka #29
A Tanka poem reflecting on the good times before it gets too cold at night. Happy Halloween!
Tanka #28
A Tanka poem about being patient and accepting the present moment.
Tanka #27
A Tanka poem about being patient and accepting the present moment.
Tanka #26
A Tanka poem about experiencing true nature in the moment.
Tanka #25
A Tanka poem written during morning rain in Madison, Wisconsin.
Tanka #24
Thoughts of cooler times in the midst of hot weather.
Tanka #23
Traveling down the road, when all of a sudden…
Tanka #22
Let’s lie here in the hammock for a while.
Tanka #21
Feeling sleepy on a Saturday morning.
Tanka #20
A poem about childhood imagination and Star Wars.
Tanka #19
A Tanka poem about walking, and how perseverance is key to getting you through the little moments in life.