Format is a Tanka
Picture by Heema Rai
We grieve for a nation shaken by disaster, with images of their stoicism leaving their imprint... many gracefully taking a bow as they receive their rations, having waited in queues kilometers long... their remarkable spirit glows as elegantly as the cherry blossoms they revere...
Stoicism...
oriental man
ravaged by nature's fury
remains self-contained
though others wear grief sobbing
only a flicker's revealed
Patrick McFarland
Beautiful! Flows like a soft, lovely song. Loved this one Robyn!
Beautiful! Flows like a soft, lovely song. Loved this one Robyn!
Jenny Gordon
Thought-provoking and excellent depiction of stoicism, especially as it is presented by oriental custom. Impressive and yet all men are equal. The violent reaction is wearying mayhap, while the other though initially easy to bypass, is perhaps more sobering. Beautiful tribute to the tragedy.
Thought-provoking and excellent depiction of stoicism, especially as it is presented by oriental custom. Impressive and yet all men are equal. The violent reaction is wearying mayhap, while the other though initially easy to bypass, is perhaps more sobering. Beautiful tribute to the tragedy.
Ron Peat
What music is to be played when the shamisen strings have been cut. A poet friend//RH Peat
What music is to be played when the shamisen strings have been cut. A poet friend//RH Peat
york2frisco
A nicely sketched portrait, complete, with insinuated detail . Well done.
A nicely sketched portrait, complete, with insinuated detail . Well done.
spysgrandson
very effective economy of words and an apt description of the asian mindset given the response to the recent calamity in japan
very effective economy of words and an apt description of the asian mindset given the response to the recent calamity in japan
Ken e Hall
Calm words with powerful meaning...how they cope so calm in such horror...God help them please...regards
Calm words with powerful meaning...how they cope so calm in such horror...God help them please...regards
dennis gunsteen
nice
nice
Ben Gieske
Wonderful choice of words and beautiful contrasts.
Wonderful choice of words and beautiful contrasts.
Munia Khan
I have never tried a Tanka and this work inspires a lot..wonderful each line Robyn.Deep and meaningful.Thanks
I have never tried a Tanka and this work inspires a lot..wonderful each line Robyn.Deep and meaningful.Thanks
sonetta
they have shown great spirit in face of such immense catastrophe...
they have shown great spirit in face of such immense catastrophe...
Chaos1214
Hey... Cataclysmic eathquakes, catastrophic tsunamis and multiple nuclear plant meltdowns can be a nuisance, I'll grant you, but failing to maintain your dignity... that's just unthinkable : /
Hey... Cataclysmic eathquakes, catastrophic tsunamis and multiple nuclear plant meltdowns can be a nuisance, I'll grant you, but failing to maintain your dignity... that's just unthinkable : /
La Finita
So true. Well penned!
So true. Well penned!
Sylvia Marquetta
Perfect penning conveying the strength, will, and survival in this reality.
Perfect penning conveying the strength, will, and survival in this reality.
Fay Slimm
This speaks for the respect and dignity shown right now by that stoic oriental man Robyn. A meaningful verse and good reminder to most westerners.
This speaks for the respect and dignity shown right now by that stoic oriental man Robyn. A meaningful verse and good reminder to most westerners.
devaamido
Wisdom for the Warrior Within
Wisdom for the Warrior Within
Karin Anderson
Their poise and respect is admirable and am glad you have showed me this side of their nature as I get too upset watching in on television. A thoughtful and informative Tanka Robyn.
Their poise and respect is admirable and am glad you have showed me this side of their nature as I get too upset watching in on television. A thoughtful and informative Tanka Robyn.
tom balch
A wonderful piece , great use of form.
A wonderful piece , great use of form.
Sandra Martyres
A good write Robyn..we have seen so much stoicism in the face of disaster recently. this piece captures it very well
A good write Robyn..we have seen so much stoicism in the face of disaster recently. this piece captures it very well
Well, this is quite good, but it's just a touch stereotypical. I've seen this type of thing portrayed in movies many times. It's nowhere near your best. I simply loved "Peace".