Romance Poetry posted September 10, 2024


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An Imayo poem for the Japanese Club

Sound of Flapping Wings

by June Sargent



sound of flapping wings above me signal the end

warmth of summer nights disappear with red-crowned cranes

like the fire in your heart that suddenly cooled down

when winds of wanderlust turned our love to ashes







An Imayo poem consists of 4 lines with 12 syllables each. It is a Japanese form that was sung originally. Can be on any topic.

Club entry for the "IMAYO POEM" event in "JAPANESE POETRY CLUB".  Locate a writing club.
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


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