Pull of the Moon #tanka #ekphrastic

lines drawn star to star
plastered up there in the sky
a map where birds fly
ancient navigator’s hand
leads my paper crane heart home

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This was written for Colleen’s weekly poetry challenge. This week’s challenge was an ekphrastic using the picture at the top of the page. I chose to write a tanka.

31 thoughts on “Pull of the Moon #tanka #ekphrastic”

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Prior... June 17, 2021 at 11:23 pm

well done (and paper cranes are really hard to make with origami)

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 18, 2021 at 8:03 am

Thanks, Yvette.

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memadtwo June 17, 2021 at 5:35 pm

I really like the way you’ve woven all the elements together. (K)

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 17, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Thanks

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workinacresnothours June 17, 2021 at 5:22 pm

Beautiful

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 17, 2021 at 6:41 pm

Thanks!

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Colleen M. Chesebro June 16, 2021 at 12:49 pm

That last line about your paper crane heart… stole the show! Well done, Trent. <3

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 16, 2021 at 6:01 pm

Thanks, Colleen! From the moment I saw the photo I knew I had to find a way to work that paper crane in…

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1. Colleen M. Chesebro June 17, 2021 at 10:57 am
  
  In Buddhism, the crane is a sacred bird. Here’s the story: https://visitworldheritage.com/en/buddha/buddha-and-the-sarus-crane/f008726c-a6ff-4d5c-a06f-ec7d61ea4d47. I have a crane sculpture by my fireplace made out of metal. It’s a wonderful bird. <3
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 17, 2021 at 11:16 am
    
    I have heard that the crane is revered in many parts of the world, and Asia more than most. Just looking up “paper crane” I found “The paper crane is a symbol of peace, love, and hope, and healing during challenging times”, which is close to the meaning I was thinking when I put in “paper crane heart” :)
    
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    1. Colleen M. Chesebro June 17, 2021 at 12:19 pm
      
      I love that meaning, Trent! <3
      
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marina kanavaki June 15, 2021 at 3:13 pm

That is beautiful, Trent!

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 5:35 pm

Thanks, Marina!

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1. marina kanavaki June 16, 2021 at 5:27 am
  
  👍👏
  
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Susan Joy Clark June 15, 2021 at 11:41 am

I really like this one, Trent. I love how you got the paper crane in there in a metaphorical way.

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 1:45 pm

Thanks. The paper crane was the first thing I noticed, even before I realized they were constellations, so I had to find a way to fit it in.

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1. Susan Joy Clark June 15, 2021 at 1:50 pm
  
  My dad loves origami — though he’s not too active with that hobby lately — so I especially appreciated that point. :)
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 1:55 pm
    
    Ah, so I’m sure you saw that bit of origami in the image right off as well. And I’m sure it is close to your heart.
    
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    1. Susan Joy Clark June 15, 2021 at 2:09 pm
      
      :)
      
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Chel Owens June 15, 2021 at 11:41 am

I like the idea of mapping the stars with lines from your paper crane heart.

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 1:42 pm

Thanks, Chel. I had to find a way to put that paper crane into the poem!

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D. Wallace Peach June 15, 2021 at 11:21 am

Nicely done, Trent!

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 1:41 pm

Thanks, Diana!

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willowdot21 June 15, 2021 at 10:24 am

Very much a perfect piece Trent, I love it 💜

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trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 11:10 am

Thanks, Willow, glad you liked it :)

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1. willowdot21 June 15, 2021 at 12:09 pm
  
  I did Trent, I love to see all the different takes we have on one theme . I saw a similar meaning to you , great minds…💜
  
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  1. trentpmcd Post authorJune 15, 2021 at 1:44 pm
    
    It is fun to see where people took it. I’ll be by to read yours in a little bit.
    
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    1. willowdot21 June 15, 2021 at 2:53 pm
      
      Thank you 💜
      
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