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A Person Drowned (tanka)

Updated on May 11, 2015

The lake was peaceful

The day that he took his life

Drowning in waters

A person others once knew

As he rose to meet his day


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      Bill Holland 2 years ago from Olympia, WA

      A complete story in five lines. Not an easy thing to do. Well done, Martin!

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      Shauna L Bowling 2 years ago from Central Florida

      Wow. Pretty powerful, Martin!

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      Linda Rogers 2 years ago from Minnesota

      Sad but Great job on the tanka poetry. You got so much information in so few lines.

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