30 thoughts on “The Fear Ahead #tanka #tankatuesday”

1. FineTest July 22, 2020 at 8:11 pm

   I like this. Nice.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 22, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks!

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      1. FineTest July 28, 2020 at 4:31 pm

         :)

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2. Vashti Q June 19, 2020 at 1:01 pm

   Very good, Trent! Your Tanka is right on point. Sometimes fear is our biggest obstacle. Have a great Friday and weekend! :D xo

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 20, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Thanks, Vashti. Facing the fear is usually harder than having to over come the actual obstacle.

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      1. Vashti Q June 25, 2020 at 2:03 pm

         Yes! I agree.

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3. Reena Saxena June 19, 2020 at 5:39 am

   “Tigers of unknown” can become another writing prompt.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 20, 2020 at 9:49 am

      Yes, or a scholarly paper: “The tigers of unknown vs the kittens of reality” ;)

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      1. Reena Saxena June 20, 2020 at 10:56 am

         Lovely 😀

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         1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 20, 2020 at 3:34 pm

            Thanks :)

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4. judeitakali June 18, 2020 at 4:00 am

   Very mysterious

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 18, 2020 at 7:23 am

      Thanks. Yeah, sometimes those huge fears aren’t quite as bad once we take a good look at them…

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5. Colleen M. Chesebro June 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm

   I like this tanka every much, Trent. Right now, the new kitty is crying for her mom and siblings. <3

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 17, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks, Colleen. Ah, poor kitty, she’ll adjust, but it does break your heart.

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      1. Colleen M. Chesebro June 17, 2020 at 9:28 pm

         Oh yes. She finally fell asleep. Poor baby. 😍🐈

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6. Sarah Potter Writes June 17, 2020 at 10:57 am

   An excellent tanka, and wise :-) Those last two lines are a gem.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 17, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Thanks, Sarah :)

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7. Miriam Hurdle June 16, 2020 at 2:59 pm

   The last two lines are so true. It reminds me of the movie Born Free. :-)

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 16, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks :) Now there is a movie I haven’t thought about in a very long, and a song I haven’t heard in ages.

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      1. Miriam Hurdle June 16, 2020 at 11:36 pm

         Haha, we have been watching some old movies. :-)

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8. RuthScribbles June 16, 2020 at 1:59 pm

   Beautiful

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 16, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks

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9. notestowomen June 16, 2020 at 1:27 pm

   This was terrific, Trent, especially the last two lines. And the kitten is so cute :)

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 16, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks! I agree, that kitten is adorable :)

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      1. notestowomen June 16, 2020 at 1:38 pm

         You’re welcome :)

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10. marina kanavaki June 16, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Ah, love it, Trent!

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 16, 2020 at 1:08 pm

       Thanks, Marina.

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       1. marina kanavaki June 16, 2020 at 1:56 pm

          :-)

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11. robertawrites235681907 June 16, 2020 at 11:32 am

    The last two lines are terrific, Trent.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 16, 2020 at 1:08 pm

       Thanks, Robbie.

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