Tanka: Bidding Farewell, Hoping They Arrive Safely

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

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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.

Mooching Off Each Other’s Energy #TankaTuesday #specificform: 4-11

First published in 2022 on this website

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

Turn Off the Lights, Please

First published in 2021 on this website.

Have a gorgeous tsukimi (moon viewing) from Colleen’s list: moon (tsuki, all autumn).
Thanks so much for reading.

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This Post Has 19 Comments

beth September 29, 2023 Reply

a lovely wish for their safe travels
1. Selma Martin September 29, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks Beth. 🦅 🌕
Sadje September 29, 2023 Reply

A beautiful poem and sentiments
1. Selma Martin September 29, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks dearly.
  1. Sadje September 29, 2023 Reply
    
    Most welcome my friend
rajkkhoja September 29, 2023 Reply

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.
1. Selma Martin September 29, 2023 Reply
  
  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.
  1. rajkkhoja September 29, 2023 Reply
    
    Ameen!
    You are right Selma!
    Thank you so much! Same to you.
    1. Selma Martin September 29, 2023 Reply
      
      Xoxo
Annette Rochelle Aben September 29, 2023 Reply

I love watching the geese fly over the house
1. Selma Martin September 29, 2023 Reply
  
  Nostalgic but full of hope. Xoxo
Maria Michaela September 29, 2023 Reply

Wonderful imagery
1. Selma Martin September 29, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks for seeing that. Xoxo 😚
Cindy Georgakas September 30, 2023 Reply

This is so beautiful Selma❣️ I feel the peace when reading it.
memadtwo September 30, 2023 Reply

It’s not rocket science–thank goodness! Beautiful captures. (K)
LuAnne Holder October 1, 2023 Reply

Beautiful images, beautiful words, beneficial information. Thanks, Selma. I thoroughly enjoyed your post.
1. Selma Martin October 1, 2023 Reply
  
  You’re my bestest. Thanks for liking this. It’s my absolute pleasure. Happy new month. 😁
Anonymous October 3, 2023 Reply

Love the illustration of geese and the exquisite tanka, Selma! <3
1. Selma Martin October 3, 2023 Reply
  
  Thanks, anonymous. Xo