What could have been and what is
stories that reverberate through my spine
unstabbed back, but the dagger can strike
to change my shape forever
I look forward to some, but am terrified of
drums; that invisible pen which writes my fate
sprinkles ink on my budding blooms
garden of hope; on the tentacles of a storm
Anticipation – the monster rips my innards
I can’t sleep, I can’t breathe, but the magical
dreams walk hand-in-hand with shadows unknown
Uncertainty of Fate drives growth
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hi, Reena 😀
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Lesley Scoble, is now live:
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Much love,
David
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I’ve linked up my post 🙂
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*hug*
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Anticipation is a wonderful emotion!! This poem is a delight and you captured the anticipation perfectly!
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Thank you, Val!
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Reena, the way you capture anticipation as both a burden and a force for growth is powerful!
Much love,
David
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Thank you so much, David!
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*hug*
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Anticipation is a bit of the monster, no?
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If you anticipate negative things, or reality does not meet expectations.
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Beware the Ides of March!
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We have left it behind 😄
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Nicely done. Anticipation can be a blessing and a curse, it seems.
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Thanks, Mish!
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Reena, your poem masterfully describes visceral feeling of anticipation…mixed with dread?
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The answer to your question is YES 😀 Thank you, Lynn!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I read your tanka poetry & reviewed them. https://artmater.com/reviewing-sunflower-tanka-reena-saxena/
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Thanks so much! Would you like me to answer the questions?
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You have portrayed anticipation so well, Reena. I wonder how many poetry forms you know, dear. mera sar chakara jaata hai.
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This is not a standard poetry form. I just adjusted the shape of the poem a little.
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Very evocative Reena. I feel the emotions
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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I find that anticipation often is the trickster that make me depressed…
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Yep. It happens if reality does not live up to expectations.
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You have definitely portrayed the angst of anticipation and worry!
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Thank you, Christine!
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What a painting you have created with your words. So many facets to Anticipation and I think you covered them all.
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Thanks a ton, Violet! Ever grateful!
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