shore serenity
silent whispers evoke thoughts
waves caress my toes
low tide speaks in syllables
hurtling down memory lane.
***
memories numb me
swallowed by the tide of time
I study each wave
and step into the glum sea
to sail on its silky edges.
***
waves wash away moods
comfort sails with emotions
evanescent tides
melt castles of illusion
pacify plaintive musing.
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Lisa Fox (aka JadeLi) who is the host for this week’s TankaTuesday Challenge. She has given a list of words and says “choose three (or more) words from the given list and write a syllabic poem using them.” Click on the link to see all the words. I’ve highlighted the ones I chose from the list.
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Beautiful use of the words, Balroop. Powerful images and emotions. xo
Thank you Denise.
“evanescent tides
melt castles of illusion”
I found these lines especially intriguing, Balroop.🙏🏻❤️
Thank you Melissa.
Balroop, the sea is a perfect place for remembering — and forgetting. Lovely poem that discusses both.
So true! Thanks for understanding the emotions, Lisa.
You are very welcome, Balroop ❤
Oh wow! All three poems are just beautiful.
Thank you Sadje.
Most welcome
Nice very beautiful poem Balroop 🤗😊
Balroop, your poem is filled of peace and unrest. Could it be that the harmonious rhythm from the sea will still your heart and mind .
let the age old and wise waves fill you with stillness as they sing their song. Then breathe with the rhythm of them.
Hugs 🤗 / Miriam
Love your poetic response Miriam. Thank you so much for your in-depth comment. 🤗
Waves of feeling in this one, Balroop. The imagery is sublime. A beautiful poem, my friend.
Thank you so much, my friend. I love your choice of words.
This poem is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as depicted by the waves in the sea. Beautiful.
Thank you so much Jan, I appreciate your insight.
What a beautiful use of the words, Balroop, expressing emotions that are as individual as each wave. Lovely. 🩷
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation, Lauren. 🤗
Water has such power…
Sure! It has.
Wonderful words that touch the heart.
Thank you Darlene.
This is beautiful Balroop your emotions are as deep as the sea 💜💜
Thank you for your generous words Willow. 🤗
All true 💜💜
Lovely verses, Balroop.
Thank you Robbie.
My pleasure
Gorgeous poem, Balroop!
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Thank you Yvette.
I FELT this poem, Balroop. So well done. 💘
Thank you Pam.
xo
Utterly gorgeous tanka, Balroop. I’m enamoured of all three. 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you so much for coming over to read my poems, Lesley.
It was very much my pleasure, Balroop.
Well done, Balroop! You truly excel at Tanka. HUGS.
Thank you so much Lisa. 🤗
How beautiful and poignant, Balroop. I really enjoyed this line, “low tide speaks in syllables.” Excellent!!
Thank you Colleen.