scurrying leaves–
we delay our farewell
five more minutes
pushing aside thoughts
of no returns
the young man speaks
of tests and radiation;
unashamed I listen
and pray that life goes beyond
these early days of autumn
Gean, 6/2009
Magnapoets Autumn/Winter Anthology, 2009
4 comments:
Poignant, and the photo is wonderful, effectively interacting, in its gorgeousness, with the verse
Thank you, Bill. Your praise is much appreciated.
Adelaide
Two very real autumn tanka. I especially like the first one.
Thank you, Janet.
Adelaide
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