WILLOW TREE
An Overflowing Fountain of Green
Willow Tree Whispers
People say … Weeping Willow
But I’m not crying
Just bowing down … to the Earth
Kissing the ground … with my leaves
.
Ken Chawkin
Fairfield, Iowa
May 2010
Also see: Friendship – another tree tanka,
Willow Tree Tanka II, and: What Do Trees Do?
May 28, 2010 at 10:27 am |
Lovely, just like the willow
May 28, 2010 at 4:50 pm |
It is a supreme perception beautifully described.
May 29, 2010 at 1:08 pm |
Beautiful imagery – very evocative and enjoyable.
May 30, 2010 at 9:21 am |
Lovely poem, so simple yet immensly profound.
May 30, 2010 at 9:38 am |
Very beautiful. It drew me in. I wanted it to continue and continue.
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