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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.

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Published: Nov 24, 2011
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Notes: 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.

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