Tag: A Tanka

Skylights, Out of Sight (a Tanka)





Skylights, Out of Sight (a Tanka)


There are miles of clouds 

Cloaking the hot morning sun

Clouds veil the moon too

The day’s skylights are dimmed out

But my shadow stays in sight








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Ivor Steven (c) April 2024

After Sunset (a Tanka)



On the horizon

A blaze of brightness performed

Under the dark clouds

Projecting waves of crimson

Across Twilight’s silver screen




Until Eyes Hear Sound
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Ivor Steven (c) March 2024

Wings of Peace (A Tanka)




Wings of Peace (a Tanka)




I’m ready to fly 

Away, from this ravaged land

Where can peace be found? 

Are my wings sturdy enough? 

To carry freedom’s torn flag





Hoppipolla, by Sigur Ros

Hoppípolla is a beautiful and emotional song by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. The title itself is a delightful blend of words: it’s a univerbation of “hoppa í polla,” which translates to “hopping into puddles” in Icelandic. The lyrics of the song are mainly in Icelandic, but they also include some nonsensical phrases in a language the band calls Vonlenska or “Hopelandic.”
The essence of “Hoppípolla” captures the carefree joy of childhood—the moments when we find delight and freedom by jumping in rain puddles. It’s a celebration of innocence, playfulness, and the simple pleasures of life. 🌧️👣




Our Kingdom in the Sky (a Tanka)


Our Kingdom in the Sky (a Tanka)


Up there above me

I feel the sun within me

In the same blue sky

I see the moon watching me

The universe protects me




“There Is a Kingdom” Lyrics by Nick Cave

Just like a bird that sings up the sun
In a dawn so very dark
Such is my faith for you
Such is my faith
And all the world’s darkness can’t swallow up
A single spark
Such is my love for you
Such is my love

There is a kingdom
There is a king
And he lives without
And he lives within

The starry heavens above me
The moral law within
So the world appears
So the world appears
This day so sweet
It will never come again
So the world appears
Through this mist of tears

There is a kingdom
There is a king
And he lives without
And he lives within




Ivor Steven (c) March 2024

Worldly Friends (a Tanka)

Hello friends and followers, today I’m traveling to the other side of the State for my uncle’s funeral on Thursday (he would’ve been 100 years old on the 29th of February, (yes, he was a Leapyear Baby!) and I won’t be back until Friday … my blogging will be minimal. Still, I have scheduled some poems while away.





Worldly Friends (a Tanka)


Frankie watches out 

Matilda then flies across

The road to say Hi

Animals, no matter their 

Breed, are nature’s worldwide friends







Ivor Steven (c) February 2024

My Wings Need No Alibi (a Tanka)

Over at Weekly Prompts, the Wednesday Challenge is: Streets. You may visit their fabulous site by clicking on >> Here. – – My Tanka is about flying in the sky, and I imagine the sky can be considered our “one big aerial street”






My Wings Need No Alibi (a Tanka)




Poised, ready to leap

Into the world’s blameless sky

Where his wings don’t hide

From needing an alibi

To fly freely and in peace






Ivor Steven (c) February 2024

My Lounge Suite (a Haiku) Written by, Frankie

Over at Weekly Prompts, the Colour Challenge for January is: Purple . Please visit their fabulous site by clicking on >> Here

Please Note: All attached photos of ‘me’, were taken by, ‘my best friend’





My Lounge Suite (a Haiku), Written by, Frankie



Come sit beside me

Scratch my ear, and shake my paw

My home is your home








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Ivor Steven (c) January 2024

The New Year is Near (a Tanka)

Featured Image Above: The 63 Degrees Cafe, which is across the road from the Box Office Cafe

A happy Frankie, and the little Finch … The Book Bird message.




The New Year is Near (a Tanka)


I’m across the road

At a different cafe

It is New Year’s Eve

Today the Box Office closed

Early for the holiday







Ivor Steven (c) December/January 2023/2024

Dragonflies and Butterflies (a Tanka)





Dragonflies and Butterflies (a Tanka)




In my garden chair

Royalty floats beside me

Regal dragonflies

And majestic butterflies

Hover in front of my eyes










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Ivor Steven (c) December 2023