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Whether she's writing a children's story, celebrating nature or playing with language to communicate a serious message, Tanya Bondarchuk's work is always impressive and inspiring.
The Tree
by Tanya Bondarchuk
Big-bodied. Big-hearted. Big-souled.
Resilient to the forces of nature.
Slender branches, like arms of Shiva,
Pulling the rising Star
From the weary Mother's swelling guts
To be kissed by its fading light at dusk.
Tender branches, like arteries in lungs
That drink poison from mid-day's fog
To breathe life into all things alive.
It has neither quiet, nor peace,
nor nightly rest.
Even in the wintry months of hibernation
It becomes shelter to small pesky creatures.
In springtime, a safe place for birds
to build a nest.
The grand hotel of sorts. A dynamic picture,
It stands day and night
In a kindly but stately fashion.
It gives but asks nothing in return.
The Tree.
Big-bodied. Big-hearted. Big-souled.
Ukrainian Maidan - A Simple Explanation
by Tanya Bondarchuk
Big-bodied. Big-hearted. Big-souled.
Resilient to the forces of nature.
Slender branches, like arms of Shiva,
Pulling the rising Star
From the weary Mother's swelling guts
To be kissed by its fading light at dusk.
Tender branches, like arteries in lungs
That drink poison from mid-day's fog
To breathe life into all things alive.
It has neither quiet, nor peace,
nor nightly rest.
Even in the wintry months of hibernation
It becomes shelter to small pesky creatures.
In springtime, a safe place for birds
to build a nest.
The grand hotel of sorts. A dynamic picture,
It stands day and night
In a kindly but stately fashion.
It gives but asks nothing in return.
The Tree.
Big-bodied. Big-hearted. Big-souled.
Ukrainian Maidan - A Simple Explanation
by Tanya Bondarchuk
President is putrefaction,
Political faction,
Nation's wealth exaction,
Avert to devolution.
Residents in destitution
Seeking for solution
In western benefaction,
Aware of their inaction.
Nation in convolution,
But weary of putrefaction,
Demands restitution
And government's dissolution.
President in question
Will make satisfaction
For nation's destitution
With authority's devolution.
Nation's reaction
Is its call for action.
Nation's evolution
Is in Revolution.
Simple explanation,
Simple conclusion.
Action. Evolution.
Solution. Revolution.
About the author: Tanya Bondarchuk is Ukrainian. She holds a degree in English and German Languages and Literature. A former translator/interpreter, she has been exploring creative writing under Linda Ferguson’s guidance since 2012.
These are wonderful, Tanya. I especially like the second one; a powerful piece where the wordplay emphasizes the serious nature of the subject. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the wordplay, too, Marie! Hard to do in your first language, not to mention your third!
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