Down with doomsday tears
I’ve wished more for sky’s torch
To light my dream’s way
Poised to win with spine and steel
And shine once aglow in awe
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Tanka : Eager and Hope, Wish and Dream, Poise and Shine
Henry Chukwuma (c) March 2021. All Rights Reserved
HsquarePoem-lyrics 
There will always be tears
But hope will conquer our fears ..
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Dry Eyes
“Life’s a green mirage
A shimmering oasis
Of dry crying eyes”
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Ivor, Thanks for your thoughtful comment and powerful poetic rendition that resonates the underlying message in the poem.
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Always my pleasure Henry…
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Ivor, you should join in the challenge! ❤
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Henry, what a lovely and uplifting tanka poem! Thank you! ❤
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Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
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You’re so welcome! 💚🍀
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To be able to hold one’s head high, choosing the right things to do to make things better for all.
That’s what I see.
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Your remark is both encouraging and practically true, Jules. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
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Beautiful and strong
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Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Jude
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My pleasure
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Cool opening! “Doomsday tears”: nicely done.
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Okay. Quite interesting. Thanks.
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