Dew drops on petals.
Nature’s evidence of rain
or her sweet soft tears
singing Cry Me a River
for humanity’s deaf ear?
Written for NAPOWRIMO (National Poetry Month) day 1’s prompt. We’re to write a Tanka: an ancient Japanese poetic form composed of five lines with the syllable content as follows: 5/7/5/7/7. “It’s like a haiku that decided to keep on going!”
Photo taken last month in San Diego. “Cry Me a River” is an American song first published in 1953 and made famous in 1955 when recorded and sung by Julie London. Justin Timberlake’s 2002 hit “Cry Me a River” is not at all musically similar. London’s version is known as a torch song….listen below!
lillian the home poet 
We need Nature to do something drastic to rectify the situation, Lill. I keep hoping.
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nature is crying. I do hope we would all notice. But even shedding tears she blooms for us. A real Mother. Lovely tanka, Lillian. Thanks.
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Love It. Well done my friend!👏🏻
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