into
steaming tea
I release curls
of fresh ginger—
once in a while, my life
borders on exotic
Modern English Tanka, 2007
photo courtesy of Robert Curtis
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I like this poem. It's especially enhanced with the shot of that flower unfurling just as ginger curls when it's grated.
Posted by: aurora | February 28, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Janet, I enjoyed this, and I like what Aurora has pointed out. Very nice!
Posted by: collin | February 29, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Very nice.
Posted by: Felicia | February 29, 2008 at 09:31 AM
But which side of the border are you coming from?
I like it.
Posted by: Bill Kenney | February 29, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Merci, you four. Glad this combo of photo and poem seemed to work for you.
Bill, hahaha. Can't you tell? From the very dull side of the border.
Posted by: janet | February 29, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Busy week for me, Janet. Sorry, I'm late responding. The tanka and the photo are exquisite. A dynamic duo!
Posted by: Curtis | March 01, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Yes, a good pairing.
Posted by: Robert | March 02, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Very good!! The blog looks so pretty!!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 02, 2008 at 11:22 AM
I'll have to invest in ginger. My life could use some shaking up.:) The photo really is lovely with the poem.
Posted by: Claire | March 02, 2008 at 11:58 AM
thanks, curtis, robert, jennifer, and claire (and nice to see you again here, j. and c.)!
i love ginger, plus I find it healthful.
Posted by: janet lynn davis | March 02, 2008 at 04:08 PM