TANKA SERIES..........
Jane Reichhold, US

 

Sea Life  

living by the sea
with those distances
in my heart
small worries get lost
between words of praise


closer to the mysteries
living along with the wind
in sea mists
asking why I am here
where everything else is


there's a name
for what bends my shoulders
bone deep grief
the residue of too much loving
the longing for the unseen


exchanging glances
the mountain and I share
one day
with lakes as eyes
it's hard not to weep


eyes closed
my ears touching the night
with all seeing
somewhere is something
that will make me whole


a new found night
shared with all the stars
all mine
the worries and doubts
the praise and thanksgiving


dawn light
the world reassembled
almost new
for the traveler
through the days

 

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