Isn't it wondrous how an artist can say so much with just a few lines?
A tanka is a Japanese poetic form where every word in its short five lines counts. Enjoy this one by Deborah Lee, who proves you can truly write in a meaningful way about anything...even celery.
Celery Tanka
by Deborah Lee
I remember a
Class about Waldorf Salad.
The teacher was handsome.
I think of mom when I cut
Celery; she loved the heart.
About the author: Deborah is a writer, musician, and a longtime resident of Portland, Oregon.
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