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A whisper is heard
In the silence of the wood
The world is not still
As autumn leaves gently fall
Carpeting the forest floor
Tanka is a genre of classical Japanese poetry meaning a short poem, and one of the major genres of Japanese literature.
A Tanka consist of five units (often treated as separate lines when romanized or translated) usually with the pattern of 5-7-5-7-7 syllables per unit or line). Wikipedia
Roland's Ragbag 
Beautiful
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Thank you, Sheree.
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A beautiful Tanka my friend. A great reminder that there is beauty, even in death.
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Many thanks, Jerry
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The whisper of the falling leaves is a fine image.
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Much appreciated, Derick.
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Lovely poem, Roland.
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Many thanks for your response, Eugenia.
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