lake now mirror calm
abandoned boat rests shallow
ghost tree witnesses
she stood up in sudden squall
he could not swim…sky howls
In memory of victims of recent duck boat accident on Table Rock Lake, Branson MO. (Image from Carpe Diem Haiku Kai)
still together
22 Jul 2018 12 Comments
in tanka Tags: boat, lake, squall, witnesses
a poem in my pocket 
Jul 28, 2018 @ 08:03:24
Yes, such a tragic event. He could not swim….
Jul 28, 2018 @ 07:54:01
so sad… and somehow afterwards the surface is as silent as before.
Jul 27, 2018 @ 20:18:01
The remains of a storm. I like the phrase: “ghost tree”
Jul 28, 2018 @ 08:18:08
Thanks…it seemed to fit the picture.
Jul 27, 2018 @ 12:06:45
Using a picture as Muse is always great fun, when our imaginations can run off the leash. Tight tanka, sweet read.
Jul 27, 2018 @ 16:52:42
Yes, I like picture poetry prompts. Thanks, Glenn!
Jul 27, 2018 @ 06:52:45
Such a poignant tribute, Lynn 💕
Jul 27, 2018 @ 05:27:25
Spooky tribute
Jul 27, 2018 @ 06:56:49
I started with spooky picture…added tribute later as my thoughts went there.
Jul 27, 2018 @ 01:25:24
This is flash fiction condensed into a tanka, Lynn. I love the ‘ghost tree witnesses’ but it’s so tragic..
Jul 23, 2018 @ 14:54:45
Awesome tanka … short story with true drama.
Jul 23, 2018 @ 19:54:11
I appreciate your comments!