dense cold whited air
loud crashing breakers unseen
bell buoy echoes near
lighthouse beam my evening sun
second walk to the woodpile
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occultoantonio
2012/01/22 at 15:45
beautiful tanka
fivereflections
2012/01/22 at 20:48
@Antonio thank you very much
jmmcdowell
2012/01/22 at 15:46
I find myself with the urge to put on a warmer sweater and sip some mulled wine….
fivereflections
2012/01/22 at 21:00
@jmmcdowell a fisherman’s knit and a windbreaker shell would be warm – the warm mulled wine should keep your toes warm – thanks for your comments
Adriano Maini
2012/01/22 at 18:20
Old and modern times in expressive words!
fivereflections
2012/01/22 at 21:02
@Andriano thank you very much for your comments and visiting
wordsweneversaid
2012/01/22 at 19:42
I’d give anything to be able to hear those sounds – one day I will live near the water again.
It must have been lovely to shut out the chill of the walk and sit by the fire…
*smile/sigh*
Lovely images.
M.L.
fivereflections
2012/01/22 at 21:24
@ML thank you for you comments and thoughts – imagine sitting by the hearth, while reading, “Snowbound” By: John Greenleaf Whittier
wordsweneversaid
2012/01/22 at 22:56
Beautiful – thank you.
(I now have yet another reason to stay up reading – I can see myself spending many happy, thoughtful hours here D.)
M.L.
Carl D'Agostino
2012/01/22 at 20:26
It can see it in my mind on rocky coast of Maine
fivereflections
2012/01/22 at 21:10
@carl you nailed it – thanks for your comments
Jeff
2012/01/22 at 20:45
I like that: “second walk to the woodpile.” last week we were in the grip of winter’s clutches, temperatures dipping to nearly minus thirty. Hard to find the poetic in that.
fivereflections
2012/01/22 at 21:09
@jeff thanks for you comments, i remember downhill skiing in very sub-zero °F temperatures, wondering what i was going on a mountaintop in a gale… keep warm..
jussaraluna
2012/01/23 at 02:40
So beautiful post!! hugs to you
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:02
@jussara Thank you – you must be enjoying sunshine and summer flowers
Simona
2012/01/23 at 03:19
Buon Lunedì David.. :)
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:03
@Simona Happy Tuesday Morning to you…
Evelyn
2012/01/23 at 10:30
Something about that last line…very well written.
I love the rhythm of the tanka.
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:04
@evelyn Thank you – it is a bit more flexible than Haiku
newwhitebear
2012/01/23 at 17:00
Of course, it’s a buetiful tanka!
Greetings
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:05
@newwhitebear – thank you for you comments and greetings
"Sussurri del cuore"
2012/01/23 at 18:39
Bellissimo tanka David
Felicissima serata
Trisch
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:09
@trish thank you
David Krancher
2012/01/23 at 21:05
Thanks for the idea about tankas. Fun stuff. I mostly write poetry without any strict schemes, but I do write songs with them. Haiku I knew about, but they always seemed to be too small a palette for my thoughts. Hope you don’t mind I referred readers to your site.
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:19
@david – thank you for your comments and referrals – haiku is my favorite, but it is much easier and flexible with Tanka
Christine Smith-Johnson
2012/01/23 at 21:05
Oh how I would love to be there right now :)
Simply Beautiful!
fivereflections
2012/01/23 at 22:21
@christine well tonight freezing rain would keep you indoors, creating hand-shadows on the walls.
Christine Smith-Johnson
2012/01/23 at 22:28
lol Very true 5R. That would be okay to.
Heather Whitley Gibson
2012/01/23 at 22:57
you are definately on my list to study!
Heather Whitley Gibson
2012/01/23 at 23:03
Reblogged this on Tigergrove.
orofiorentino
2012/01/24 at 08:55
Veramente molto molto bello, sei bravissimo e te lo dico sinceramente. Un caro saluto
mohinancy1405
2012/01/24 at 12:37
ciao ;;*;; grazie
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annysea
2012/01/24 at 12:45
faro a fascio mio sole la sera
scaldano i piedi alla catasta di legna
ho difficoltà a godere appieno dei tuoi versi..mi faccio aiutare dal traduttore google!
Miro
2012/01/25 at 08:51
Beautiful write. Thanks for visiting my blog too, hope it inspires.
Peace & grace,
~Miro
Christine Smith-Johnson
2012/01/25 at 14:17
Since I can’t award you :) II’ll just mention you! lol …http://pullingitupbythebootstraps.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/did-i-cheat-in-receiving-these-awards/
Vampire Weather
2012/01/25 at 20:38
Vivid word imagery and superb work indeed
tatoott1009
2012/01/29 at 08:04
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Thomas Davis
2012/02/05 at 19:31
A dance of words. Ethel
littlesundog
2012/02/16 at 06:57
Beautifully written… so thought provoking!
elenacaravela
2012/02/18 at 19:37
Caught a grateful chill:)
Francina
2012/02/19 at 07:34
excellent Tanka, David.
much enjoyed the read!
Ciao, Francina
philosophermouseofthehedge
2012/02/20 at 19:23
Beautiful portrayal of winter sounds and view with so few words. Excellent