At The Edge (tanka)

Paddle to the edge –
life has falling off points, and
I am curious –
Defy fear and leap, or freeze?
Faith armours brave, takes a chance.

(Image mine)

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35 thoughts on “At The Edge (tanka)”

Indira says:

May 12, 2024 at 9:00 am

Beautiful. Loved the last line.

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1. VJ says:
  
  May 12, 2024 at 10:22 am
  
  Thanks
  
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Awakening Wonders says:

May 2, 2024 at 8:07 pm

Very thought-provoking and the image too!

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1. VJ says:
  
  May 3, 2024 at 11:19 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Eilene Lyon says:

April 30, 2024 at 8:55 pm

That’s the way to transcend the ordinary and ho hum!

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1. VJ says:
  
  May 1, 2024 at 11:06 am
  
  Yes! Thanks
  
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singlikewildflowers says:

April 30, 2024 at 6:21 pm

The image and poem go great together! Lovely last line.

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1. VJ says:
  
  May 1, 2024 at 11:05 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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  1. singlikewildflowers says:
    
    May 3, 2024 at 3:45 am
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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Tina Stewart Brakebill says:

April 30, 2024 at 2:20 pm

lovely

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1. VJ says:
  
  May 1, 2024 at 11:05 am
  
  Thanks Tina
  
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I.V. Greco says:

April 30, 2024 at 11:32 am

A great thought to contemplate and a lovely picture also.

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 11:33 am
  
  Thanks I.V.
  
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Amy says:

April 30, 2024 at 11:15 am

Remarkable image, VJ! Love the poem.

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  April 30, 2024 at 11:16 am
  
  Thanks Amy
  
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janetweightreed10 says:

April 30, 2024 at 10:44 am

I love this….and Heather is right….the trick is to not overthink things:)

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:54 am
  
  I think you mastered that trick long ago, Janet. Thus, you’re adventurous life.
  
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sgeoil says:

April 30, 2024 at 9:14 am

The trick is not to over think things! Wonderful poem.

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:27 am
  
  Thanks Heather. I agree.
  
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  1. sgeoil says:
    
    April 30, 2024 at 12:14 pm
    
    Welcome!
    
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Sadje says:

April 30, 2024 at 8:53 am

Excellent pairing of the image and the poem. A good question!

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:27 am
  
  Thank you
  
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  1. Sadje says:
    
    April 30, 2024 at 10:38 am
    
    You’re welcome 😉
    
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Liz Gauffreau says:

April 30, 2024 at 8:51 am

Excellent poem! Tanka was the perfect form to convey your message.

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:27 am
  
  Thanks Liz.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    April 30, 2024 at 7:16 pm
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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Hart Inspirations says:

April 30, 2024 at 7:45 am

I think one of the whole points to life is to risk to falling off. At least, sometimes. The trick is to know when. Love the poem, and your image.

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:27 am
  
  Right on! Thanks
  
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taurusingemini says:

April 30, 2024 at 7:37 am

These are the, moments that we either, get beaten by our own, fears or we, conquer, them…

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:26 am
  
  Exactly!
  
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AdamFenner says:

April 30, 2024 at 7:34 am

I always enjoy your poetry.

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:25 am
  
  Thanks Adam
  
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Belladonna says:

April 30, 2024 at 7:30 am

Nice but please don’t leap! I am always so scared when on a rowboat.

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1. VJ says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 10:25 am
  
  Lol. Purely metaphorical, I promise.
  
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  1. Belladonna says:
    
    April 30, 2024 at 12:41 pm
    
    Good! LOL
    
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