A sloth hangs in the
murk of a kapok tree,
feet vitally clenched.
I, on the other
hand, must will a fist.
Image: Nikolas Noonan on Unsplash
Fist – a tanka
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Image in combination with the last two lines truly strikes a cord
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Thank you AK.
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Devon, a philosophical masterpiece, my good friend. Peace and light.
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Thank you Lance. I had the thought in my head for several weeks until I came upon the tanka form, which allowed the thought to become manifest.
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You are sincerely welcome, Devon. It’s absolutely perfect! Peace and light, my good friend.
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Aw. Thank you so much, my friend. Peace and light! Absolutely.
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My wonderful pleasure, Devon! And, thank you.
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