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To my brother and sister writers:
This is my first conscience attempt at writing a tanka, one of the oldest forms of Japanese poetry. Instead of using nature, I use the nature of a relationship that is so very close to my heart. All I know is this is a very tough genre to master, and I hunger to learn more.
Monday, September 20, 2004

in the dark corner
nestled in her easy chair
Grandmama sees me
cherishing her eyeglasses
no idea of seasons changed

� 2004 by cynth'ya lewis reed
All rights reserved.

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