Tanka Journal poet

Susan Gentry

7 poems in Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4, Issue 5, Issue 6, Issue 7

In their own words

I live in rural Kentucky with husband, and belong to Hanson Creative Writers Workshop, have a short story published in 'The Hanson Collective - A Sampling of Genres'; poems in 'Haiku Journal' Issues #37, #38 and #39; poems in 'Three Line Poetry' Issue #32 and #33.

reach for phone dailyeyes tear because you passed onappreciationmemories bring peace withinmother's love a constant gift

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Moments that matteryield moments of clarityrevealing all truthreleases shackles of pridefor more moments that matter

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Animated birdsserenade spring morning walksmixed with melodiesof onomatopoeiadelightful to human ears

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Natural calmnessis available worldwideand cost effectivetake time daily as neededenjoying God's creations

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Buried in backyard,or swept underneath the rug,closet skeletonsand living room elephants,truths needed for sanity

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Swaying willow treeweathering life's ups and downswhispering prayerssinging each moment's lyricsto the rhythm of our hearts

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Time spent on watereffects body, soul and mindsustains peacefulnesscleanses negativityleaves us thirsty, wanting more

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