Mockingbird Tanka

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mocking bird sings
a song of imitation
as the sun sets
listening for a reply
from a lonely mate

Published by Candace

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Helen Dehner says:

May 22, 2020 at 10:49 pm

This is tanka in its most pure form ~~~ lovely.

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1. Candace says:
  
  May 22, 2020 at 11:31 pm
  
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Frank J. Tassone says:

May 22, 2020 at 10:58 pm

Poignant and heartfelt! Thank you for sharing!

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Frank Hubeny says:

May 22, 2020 at 11:30 pm

I like the thought of the birds listening for a reply. I wonder what they are feeling.

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willowdot21 says:

May 23, 2020 at 1:58 am

A lovely Tanka 💜

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memadtwo says:

May 23, 2020 at 10:19 pm

You’ve caught a moment. (K)

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Beverly Crawford says:

May 25, 2020 at 2:54 pm

I wonder how a mocking bird identifies his mate. It could be anyone!! A beautiful tanka!

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1. Candace says:
  
  May 26, 2020 at 4:09 pm
  
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