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The nesting crows search
Pieces of home in loose twigs
Knowingly fleeting
Bricks and steel are strong, lasting
But will weigh down—chain—those wings
*Authors Note*
Tanka is a traditional Japanese poetic form. It consists of five lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7. Tanka served as a medium for expressing personal feelings, seasonal observations, and reflections on nature and life.
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K. Kocheryan
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