Summary
The web content presents a Tanka poem inspired by the October 29th daily prompt, accompanied by a photograph of fall foliage and a song that, while not directly related, is deemed great and inspiring.
Abstract
The article titled "Tanka of Fall Foliage" is a creative response to a daily prompt from October 29th. It features a captivating image of autumn leaves, captured by Simon Berger and sourced from Unsplash. The poem itself is a Tanka, a traditional Japanese form, which reflects on the transient beauty of fall as the chlorophyll fades from the leaves, leaving behind the rich colors of sienna. The author, Marcus, draws a parallel between the season's changes and the creative process, suggesting that the beauty of creation, much like the vibrant leaves, is a testament to the life force that fuels artistic endeavors. Additionally, Marcus shares a song by Thief, "In Rama," which he finds motivational and relevant to the theme of creation and inspiration, despite its tangential relationship to the poem.
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Chlorophyll washed-out Sienna’s beauty remains Leaves not yet rubble Pretty as a pistillate Not yet bleached by winter’s sun
Inspired now by Thief to add this not quite related but great song:
In Rama I create, with soul-energy surging through my body, inspiring me and breathing wind into my sails,
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