Harvest moon–lady,
bestows her silky calm light
for the pathway home.
Blinks to the downwash-upwash
of birds self-taught in design.
© selma
Tanka consist of five units usually with the following pattern of on (often
treated as, roughly, the number of syllables per unit or line):5-7-5-7-7
The quintessential intelligence of birds’ V formation: mooching off each other’s airflow.
National Geographic teaches the amazing trick birds flying in V formation use.
Wow! Wishing them a safe return or visit to warm climes.
We, homo sapiens, are amazing too.
But perhaps we could learn how our energy is an asset because,
like the birds, it’s not rocket science.
The Harvest Moon of September: I will leave the silky lamp on for you tonight.
Be sure to look up. (We get clouds tonight of all nights, but were able
to enjoy this beautiful sight last night) So, there’s that.
But please remember to turn off all other lights: This is my third year with this
plea. If you have time, check out a post from 2021
Have a gorgeous tsukimi (moon viewing) from Colleen’s list: moon (tsuki, all autumn).
Thanks so much for reading.
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a lovely wish for their safe travels
Thanks Beth. 🦅 🌕
A beautiful poem and sentiments
Thanks dearly.
Most welcome my friend
Beautiful & interesting written for The Harvest Moon of September: I will leave the silky lamp on for you tonight.
Very nice write poem & nice picture.
So happy you enjoyed what I put together today.
Happy Eid- Milad-e-Nabvi! Right? I hope so. Forgive if I’m wrong.
Happy moon gazing.
Blessings.
Ameen!
You are right Selma!
Thank you so much! Same to you.
Xoxo
I love watching the geese fly over the house
Nostalgic but full of hope. Xoxo
Wonderful imagery
Thanks for seeing that. Xoxo 😚
This is so beautiful Selma❣️ I feel the peace when reading it.
It’s not rocket science–thank goodness! Beautiful captures. (K)
Beautiful images, beautiful words, beneficial information. Thanks, Selma. I thoroughly enjoyed your post.
You’re my bestest. Thanks for liking this. It’s my absolute pleasure. Happy new month. 😁
Love the illustration of geese and the exquisite tanka, Selma! <3
Thanks, anonymous. Xo