Swirling
Swirling
As she worships
The sun moving across
Mighty stands the sunflower tall
Swirling
The coiled shield
Of the attentive snake
Upon the rock, it basks away
Swirling
When the sun drops
Steadily on the move
The imprinted snail looks for food
Swirling
The flight of days
Peaceful the gentle breeze
Turned violent storms of water, wind
Swirling
Double helix
Life’s fragile code held tight
In the smallest of packages
Swirling
Our uniqueness
Stamped onto each finger
Creation's form hides everywhere
Swirling
This week at Tanka Tuesday it’s poets choice. I tried a new style, the cinquain swirl, for this poem.
Cinquain Swirl has a 2 syllable beat that is repeated as the refrain, 2R-4-6-8-2R-4-6-8-2R-4-6-8-2R.
It may or may not have rhyme. However, it must be at least 2 Cinquain long.
Photo: I caught this snail working it’s way around the calla lily leaf in my backyard.
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With a grateful heart,
Heather

Heather, this cinquain swirl is pretty special. I like the rhythm and flow. Did you find it difficult?
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Thank you Colleen. It took a minute to get into a rhythm with, but it was not overly difficult. The name, cinquain swirl, gave me a subject to write about as I instantly thought of my snail photo and spirals found in nature. I will have to try it again with a different subject.
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I thought it was fabulous. I love the spirals. 😍
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That is lovely Heather and very unique.. wonderful photography too..
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Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by ☺️
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