(My first attempt at Tanka)
Embellishing greens
a sprinkle of radiance
these gems from heaven
bringing succour to our soul
drizzle of vitality
[My pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) patch continues to feature in my odes as the curious tendrils reach out to relish the cool wetness of the unseasonal drizzle.]
– Narendra Nayak © 2021
A Sliver of Life 
Beautifully said N. 💚
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Thanks a lot, R, and also for the knowledge on various forms of poetry. 🙂
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I’d not heard of this form. You used it well.
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Thank you, Ma’am. Neither had I, but all these poets on WordPress contribute to my inquisitiveness. 🙂
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As for Linda, this form of poetry was new to me, too, Narendra. I really enjoy what you did with it.
Best,
Tanja
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Thank you so very much, Tanja! 🙂
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My pleasure.
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The clicks are gorgeous and the tanka is beautiful.
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Thank you so much, Kritika! 🙂
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My pleasure kindly 🙂
Hope you are doing well.
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Yes, all good, thanks. Hope you are doing well too. Haven’t seen you around on insta lately.
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Sorry for late reply. I am not on Instagram anymore.
Doing well as well. 🙂
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Oh…so I’ll have to come to WP only to read your musings now…no worries 🙂
Do keep in touch. 👍🏼
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🙂 🙂
Thank you kindly 🙂
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Lovely compositions!
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Thank you so much, Ma’am!
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Beautiful composition of tanka and awesome clicks! 🌹💜
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Thank you so much, Suni! 🙏🏻🙂
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Precious bejeweled droplets! They’re lovely.
Also learnt something new – Tanka 🙂
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Thank you so much, Neel! 🙂
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A very radiant Tanka indeed. Beautifully written!
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Thanks a lot, Shweta! 🙂
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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Nice
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Thank you! 🙏🏻
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