changes taking place
from one season to the next
walking on thin ice
politicians tread water
trying to maintain balance
This tanka is my response to Frank Tassone’s #Haikai Challenge #74: thin ice.
Image: Moreau River, Missouri – 05 Jan 2018
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I can relate to this. Parliamentary elections are due here in May’19 ☺
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They seem to be having a bit of trouble these days…very thin ice. (K)
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On both sides.
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There are lots of cracks in the ice, but we”ll see. . .
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Unfortunately, there will always be someone hammering at that ice. It’s sort of ironic that the chill that exists between parties is a contributing factor.
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Yes, I suppose you’re right.
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Very nice! I think a couple are about to fall through!
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Thanks!
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Let’s hope that there are some hungry sharks in the water.
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Ha Ha!!
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #1 (2/25/19): Ken’s latest #tanka for my current #haikai challenge!
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Thank you, Frank.
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Thin Ice or Tightropes… it’s all a big circus.
Well done so much relayed in a few words.
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Thank you, Jules.
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