a blink of an eye memories of happiness the truth and the lies surrounded by the branches whispering between the lines
Tanka Tuesday: Theme prompt – “Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse
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Beautiful and insightful Tanka, Elizabeth! That looks like a peaceful little spot. ❤
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Thanks Vashti, it’s a peaceful spot, but I’ve never seen anyone sitting on that bench! I should take a book and read in there!
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Lovely Elizabeth.
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thanks so much!
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Elizabeth, this tanka is amazing! I love all that you don’t say, but hint at! That’s good poetry. ❤
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Thanks, Colleen! I’m smiling right now! I had a tough day, and now you lift me up! 🙂
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Well deserved, my friend! ❤️❤️❤️
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The bench seems lonely as does your poem. 🙂
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I’ve passed by it many times but had never stopped to take a photo until recently, I think I thought the same, it was lone and needs a little bit of attention.
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Well, you did it justice! 🙂
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wonderful, can I just sit here a while with you
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Oh, yes! We could talk about beaches or just read some poems together.
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perfect 🙂
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This is so beautifully written Elizabeth
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Thanks so much, Jude! 🙂
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Lovely photo to sit and contemplate your poem and the memories
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Thanks, dear, I thought this photo complements the prompt nicely!
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That Hesse quote…wonderful!
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Yes! First time I read it! It’s really wonderful!
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A super looking bench for reflection- just like the one I found in the churchyrd in my last post.
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It’s a pretty quiet spot there, but I’ve never seen anyone sitting on that bench!
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A lovely place to sit and cogitate.
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Thanks, Jane!
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