Tanka: Bloom

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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

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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

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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 fit
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

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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

Haiku: Final Victory

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They’re still going down
Our house is put in order
Vigilance observed

copyright Francis Barker 2019