Quill & Parchment: Four Tanka

Four Tanka

by Kath Abela Wilson

he is the past
it's downhill to the future
but she is the present
confident her playful victory
wears a flowery hat

by Erika Wilk

these steps
lead to heaven
she waits her turn
who will she see
the great Buddha or stars

by Yiwei Huang

uniform red caps
all follow the guide flag
a girl, however
stands by the tradition
with a flowery hat

by Pauli Dutton
tradition
her tiny hand in mine
make me feel safe

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