Flying high
over the highest mountains —
my soul soars with eagles,
leaving behind
withered fields.
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Author Notes
In Japan, the eagle is a symbol of the great power of nature that has existed since ancient times.
For Native Americans, the eagle is a symbol of honor, bravery, and mystical powers.
JISEI can be written in haiku or tanka form. This one is a Modern Tanka is 31 syllables or less in five lines
JISEI is a Japanese poem written by the poet before their own death. These poems reflect the final reflections of one's life. It was generally a tradition with zen monks but were written by poets as well. These poems originated in Japanese, Chinese and Korean cultures as far back as the 7th Century, and can be written in any poetry form, but were traditionally written in tanka or haiku style. for more information click here ====== for more information click here
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Gypsy
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