Nov 2011
Two ends- soft petals
roots with small fingers, grasping
we walk on two feet
you have two hands, ten toes
to dig into the garden.
roots with small fingers, grasping
we walk on two feet
you have two hands, ten toes
to dig into the garden.
This poem is called a Tanka. There is a certain syllabic format to be followed, as well as a specific connection of two seemingly unrelated topics. They're difficult to write, but beautiful is executed correctly.
