Ocean (Tanka)

by Jenni   Feb 28, 2012


Just one frosty spark -
pure preciousness of the moon
tumbles down swiftly;
it is crinkled bottle-green,
that drifts it towards skyline.

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  • 11 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Just one frosty spark -

    ^I like this opening. It sets a cool and night scene for the reader :)

    pure preciousness of the moon
    tumbles down swiftly;

    ^I also like the word "preciousness" you have
    used to describe the moon...for she is precious and a beauty that cannot be touched.

    "tumbles down swiftly"

    ^Interesting to imagine the moon tumbling down into the open arms of the ocean/sea...very nice!

    Overall, I enjoyed this little nature write with such soothing images to take to bed...lovely read!

  • 12 years ago

    by Steven Croat

    This is a beautiful tanka!I liked it:)

  • 12 years ago

    by Steven Croat

    This is a beautiful tanka!I liked it:)

  • 12 years ago

    by Ronel McCarthy

    GOod visual of the ocean asif the moon's in the background. You mastered this form well . Well done Jen

  • 12 years ago

    by Rachit Bhanage

    Its a dark shadow night with the sea waters sparkling by the cold glow of moon...the waves touchin the heights...
    The imaginary is very beautiful! A tanka-Juss five lines,but the picture drawn through,juss touchies the excellence.
    Appericiated !