Image: Flying together (here)
a. I
depressive mood reigned
melancholy strings tugged hard
dark clouds in the sky
a tell-tale sign to be sad
sunshine must impose its will
a. II
alone by oneself
inviting feelings of loss
for security
when birds fly in unison
worry never in their minds
For Chev's CARPE DIEM # 1028 - sadness and
Toni's at d'Verse's MTB - tanka
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That's why when you're feeling down, you should seek the company of others.
ReplyDeletelove the contrast between the fellowship of the flock and the "alone by oneself"
ReplyDeleteIt seems birds have the right idea...to flock together and keep the blues at bay. Nice, Hank!
ReplyDeleteI like to fly like those birds too...no worries at all!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us Hank!
Grace
I think sometimes, we need to be part of something larger when we are feeling down.
ReplyDeleteA flock of social
ReplyDeletebirds IS A human
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teXt SonG AFFray..:)
Having a buddy nearby sure helps with the mood as one's life does fly
ReplyDeleteNothing like a friend or friendly phone to call to brighten a gloomy day.
ReplyDeleteLoneliness is an awful state of mind which I can relate to .
ReplyDeleteWonderfully expressed here.
Yvonne.
Indeed, we all need each other in such times. Excellent write.
ReplyDeleteThe second one is perfect... Learn from the birds (I can hear their laughter)
ReplyDeleteNo worries AND the ability to fly... Where do I sign up, Hank?
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
The second tanka is excellent. But, if submitting two tanka, they need to be separated with a I. and a II. Glad you found ths prompt useful as well as for Carpe Diem.
ReplyDeleteThanks Toni, done it!
DeleteHank
Well said, Hank!
ReplyDeletebeautiful tanka, you seem to write more tanka than haiku nowadays Hank. These are real beauties.
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