Family strangers
Youngest — I am odd one out
Mission accomplished
Hurled into this mad, mad world
Did I really choose this fate?
Copyright Francis 2020
*Poetics dVerse.
Travelling in the Wilderness (Tanka)
Family strangers
Youngest — I am odd one out
Mission accomplished
Hurled into this mad, mad world
Did I really choose this fate?
Copyright Francis 2020
*Poetics dVerse.
The Elloe Recorder 
Maybe the wilderness is your family
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I’m really interested in titles at the moment (you might have guessed that). This tanka has an air of mystery, and the title gives an interesting additional dimension, I think. There’s a sense of questioning, of wandering. It’s very atmospheric. The image adds to that, of course.
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Correct!
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Yes, I guess it’s about being born ‘out of time’, feeling isolated, in the wilderness.
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I am intrigued by the background to your tanka, Francis, as I, being the oldest, was the one who travelled in the wilderness, the odd one out. It’s the ‘mission accomplished’ that drew me in – and the rhetorical question got me thinking.
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Thank you, you’re very astute. I think it’s to do with the idea of being in between lives and accepting the ‘mission’ to be reborn! Do I believe it? It might explain a few things…
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The wilderness teaches us a lot of things which are otherwise lost and out of reach ❤️
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So much mystery in this piece. It intrigues me with life, choice, and creation. Beautifully and evocatively penned. ❤
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We can never choose where we come from, but to an extent we can choose where we go. Depends if you believe in fate or not.
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Relatable, and not only because I happen to be the youngest in my family.
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I can’t help but feel this isn’t the first time, but why can’t I remember the others? Maybe next time. If you believe you’ll be back again, it does take the pressure off a little…
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…and there are those who think our lives are karma and we’re hear to learn lessons not learned in our past lives. I agree, it seems to explain some things….and give us something to think about.
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I love the intrigue! Well done!
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I am the oldest in my family …. there is also a fate attached to that. Your tanka is awesome.
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Thought provoking! I guess many often wonder the same thing, “Did I really choose this fate” you’ve put it beautifully. Bravo!
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this resonates deeply … we can choose our friends but not our family! Lovely
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Can fate be chosen? That’s what stands out to me. (K)
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I love when something I read excites me. This sent my memories humming. I’m the eldest, the odd one certainly, and I chose to jump before I was hurled. I can only say that I chose my path but fate has altered it often and for the best.
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Thank you
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