I took for granted
that you would tell me the truth
I found it today
copyright Francis Barker 2019
Haiku: The Message
Category: poems
Tanka: Bloom
Flowers by themselves
bloom without trying or care
They are all in tune
To grow strong within nature
How else could we truly be?
copyright Francis Barker 2019
Tanka: Times Are Changing
The times are changing
I’m going back to the one
The silent centre
is where I reside with you
my own defender and friend
copyright Francis Barker 2019
Poem: Heavens of Illusion
Though the heavens may fall
I am standing my ground
This world of the senses
makes no sense to me.
Who am I and where do I fitÂ
in this battle of the spirit?
I am alone
The world exists only with me
Beyond these senses
there is nothing else
copyright Francis Barker 2019
Tanka: Father
Though I’ve doubted you
you have been patient with me
I sense the small voice
the calm disguising your care
We are steps along the way
copyright Francis Barker 2019
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