a fevered mind
in need of distraction
welcome diversion
questionable consolation
false peace of mind
Shared with #Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge: #Poet’sChoice.
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Oh, boy! I’m right there with you in that state of mind, Ken! What a perfect tanka! ❤
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Thanks. As you typed this, I realized I forgot to title it as a gogyohka!
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And I realize I fretted over syllable count when that wasn’t necessary, which probably changed the way I originally conceived it!
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Oh! Well, that’s ok. We know now. You are really rocking these gogyohka! Maybe that is your signature form?
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That just may be. 🙂
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Sometimes we need that bit of false peace.
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For sanity’s sake.
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Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael.
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:-))
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Also love it, Ken! Thanks for participation, and have a nice weekend! xx Michael
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🙂 Thanks!
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:-)) With a great pleasure. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy your weekend! xx Michael
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #4: Ken Gierke’s latest #gogyohka for Colleen Chesebro’s #Tanka Tuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge!
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Thanks for sharing, Frank.
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Even a short break is welcome. (K)
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A breather never hurts.
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