there comes Robin Hood
in the form of a tiger
meowing like a cat
the Redwood forest trembles
at the sight of marching death
cherry blosoms
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there comes Robin Hood
in the form of a tiger
meowing like a cat
the Redwood forest trembles
at the sight of marching death
cherry blosoms
I hate those blossoms.
They remind me of churches,
Also marriages:
Imprisonment manacled
With ignorance or sorrow
Gay Pride
LGBT pride
is a protest against god
for mutilating
genders into transgenders
they must go up and complain
ornaments
draped in jewelry,
how does Mr. T manage to move—
let alone swiftly
loaded down with forty pounds
of purest golden necklaces?
Question Authority
I know who you are
what you are trying to say
sitting at some throne
up, up, in the seventh sky
too far, my dear, to catch me!
sarcastic
he talks in riddles
cryptic, relentless riddles
why not speak clearly?
instead of innuendo
and thinly veiled sarcasm?
China
there was a veiled worldQuote:
Originally Posted by CdnReader
in a wide patch of this earth
separated by
just the Great Wall of China
canada
^^^ Hmmm.... a line missing, perhaps? ;)
Bounded by the seas
on east, west, and northern shores...
between lie prairies,
tall mountains, lakes and rivers...
variety of landscapes
amusing ourselves
Oh, sorry,,,forgot to add
here it is
there was a veiled world
in a wide patch of this earth
separated by
just the Great Wall of China
small eyes, flat noses, short heights
(no offense meant to anyone)
how can we amuse
ourselves in long winter
of your lovely home
no heaters to warm our hearts
no comforters to comfort!
Pakistan
a troubled country
violence just begets more
violence in a
downward spiral of grasping
for political power
treading on thin ice
Quote:
Originally Posted by CdnReader
Love does not exist
for political power
or for worldly pelf
least cares the fairy of love
dwells where angels fear to tread
beach
Spring Break! Party On!
Amusing, confusing, fun!
Girls like flashing it—
Years pass like sand falls in glass:
"Mommy! I saw your video!"
Irony
I cannot believe
time and space could separate
lovers from loving
east or west do not matter
in matters of heart and soul
soul
protect this one in
softnesses of silken cloth,
emerald green and a
brightness of spiritual
wholeness, forever safe kept.
assault
if you walk alone
in the narrow streets of heart
you are quite destined
to meet an angel of love
lurking to embrace you there
rape
Hips shaken, swerving
on the rolling disco floor:
waves in neon light.
We lean on recreated
rhythms, dance to fill the dark.
whoops, that's soul (not rape)
rape
ripping, tearing shreds
life gashed, screaming voicelessly
driving violence
a darkness of the human
soul, emotional wasteland
live fast
there's not much time leftQuote:
Originally Posted by CdnReader
to waste in futile babbling
let us do something
get our wishes fulfilled
make most of the time wasted
shrink
tiny bits of life
tucked into hidden pockets
of shirts and aprons
shrunk to size, determined to
fit in smallest dimensions
fraud
you broke your promise
went back on your given words
you are a stone heart
how can I love a feigner
why should I give you my heart?
frivolity
Lately i noticed only a few of us follow this actually:
But the tankas sound so much better if we do. :)Quote:
The first three lines (kami no ku) usually present an image or thought and the last two lines (shimo no ku) shift the focus to a related idea.
Aquamarine waves
Throb one upon other, form
Fleeting silver domes…
Preposterous waves, trying
To make it look sensible.
esprit de corps
lovely:)Quote:
Originally Posted by symphony
what's in store for us
in this world and world beyond
the present moment
is all that we have for now
let's cherish its company
finch
tiny bird sings songs
in bright guilded dulcet bars
tiny beak Darwin
noticed evolution's mark--
others notice only pets...
valor
soldiers, pick your arms
march toward enemy land
teach them a lesson
so they always remember
valor shines in battle field
gossip
tongue wags on both ends--
silence forgotten golden
telephone, tell all--
certain factual you bet!
I got it from the horse's mouth!
Diva
mens' hygienic needs
do not require extra kits
to protect themselves
they can move their sticks freely
bounce their balls without cups
libido
treacherous it may
fullfills but tiresome to say.
through time and years long
decay and hopeless gestures
burned ashes remain to wail.
depression and sadness
nothing is the same
nothing pleases my sad heart
flowers look so dull
clear sky seems to fall on me
with all its stars- without you
satisfaction
Hunger has no home
here. Lick your lips, collect the
final little drops.
Sit back, relax, without guilt.
It was for you, all for you.
war
Ares’ spear bloody,
Violet lightning glistens bright
War personified.
The Red Horse Rider with blade—
And Death and Hell followed him…
Nexus of time
Einstein overlooked
the significance of time
all he thought was light
but there is something beyond
faster than light and that's Time
solar plexus
Hands up, boy, all times!
Protect that lantern-jaw, hear?
What did I say, boy?
Protect my jaw, Boss. I did.
He hit my solar plexus...
King Kong
it seemed
unnatural
as if a shadow lurked
as if a Himalaya moved
ding, dong!
subaltern
This is a Tanka?Quote:
Originally Posted by mazHur
Subaltern
Chicken first or egg?
One might prove other's being--
But which proceeds which?
Arguement ensues hotly
Nothing becomes certain sure...
Ghoul
Chicken first or egg?
One might prove other's being--
But which proceeds which?
Arguement ensues hotly
Nothing becomes certain sure...
Ghoul
he lay dead in grave
wrapped in a silken coffin
to keep off his smell
but hyenas are clever
they got him and ate him up!
Hi everyone! Im new and it told me to make my first post so here I am... hi.
Hi Ronin
you are welcome.
Maz - what's the next word?????