out of the blue
a few moments
of pure pleasure
the two of us
our give away smiles

Modern English Tanka V3 No1 Autumn 2008

along the road
so many moon-filled nights
and stars to share


For Devika, Kristin & John

trust me
if you dare
for like the sea
I hold secrets
deep within

Modern English Tanka V2 N3 Spring 2008

through a hole
in evening sky
a butterfly leads the way

autumn rain -
the old oak dripping
with moonlight

I have just encountered 'Two Piano Fragments' by Liam Wilkinson, they are absolutley beautiful. Check them out for yourself.

scribbled blue
along the reed-tops -
kingfisher

beyond the moon
something like longing
is calling me

finding its shape
on the river -
autumn wind

this small desire -
to look down on your eyes
looking up
and swim in the light
of the moon

Modern English Tanka V3 No3 Spring 2009