This Tanka was inspired by the beautiful Golden Willow Tree in the botanical gardens in Cambridge which I visit frequently on my lunch hours from work.
I wanted to reach for one of its tempting branches but to do so would to risk falling in the water!
So charming you are
Sweet golden willow bending
Longing for water
Not I, deep depths frighten me
I long to touch you… alas…
Pleasing temptation
Your branches beckon nearer
No danger greater
I dangle closer
To make an uncomely splash
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To read my thoughts on the beauty and wonder of these magical trees head over to the Sisters of The Fey Blog: https://sistersofthefey.com/2019/07/11/the-magic-of-trees-the-weeping-willow/
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What a fabulous tree to accompany your tanka poetry. Just gorgeous, Marje. ❤
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Thank you Colleen. The trees really inspire me!
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You’ve a bit of that dryad spirit in you! ❤
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Yes it’s amazing what I am discovering about myself!
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💕🔮💕
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What a beautiful location to inspire your beautiful poetry.
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Thank you Priscilla. It truly is a beautiful garden. 🙂
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This is beautiful Marje💜💜💜
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Thank you Willow. 🙂
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It’s a pleasure Marje
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Inspiring branches reaching out to us. Inspiring words too.
Have a beautiful weekend.
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Ah thank you so much. Have a beautiful weekend too. 🙂
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Thanks
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Haha – but what a temptation! Had fun reading these tanka.
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Beautiful words and willow tree Marje ❤
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Thank you Debby. ❤
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❤
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