It’s the beginning of the month and my Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge gives poets the opportunity to use their own words. There is no need to use synonyms, unless you want to.
I delved into the political arena this week with my poem “Aftershocks.” Tanka poetry is written from the perspective of the poet. For me, it seemed the perfect time to compare the wrath of the California earthquakes (which I’ve felt here in Arizona) to the Fourth of July debacle held on our nation’s birthday. As a veteran, I felt entitled to have a say!

Aftershocks
Uncharted terrain
new transformations will come
while earthquakes rumble
D.C. autocrats govern
with unlimited power
© 2019 Colleen M. Chesebro

Absolutely, amen to that! 💜💜
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LOL! I worried that I would piss off a few folks. I hope they see the comparison for what it is. ❤
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If they have any sense they will 💜💜
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LOL! 😂♥️
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Safety first! Well, love first.. LOL Well done, Sis
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LOL! ♥️🧚♀️♥️
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Nicely done, Colleen. I think you’ve drawn a strong analogy here.
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Thanks, Laura. That was my intent. The aftershocks will be felt for a long time. ❤️
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It’s up to us to limit the damage…(K)
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LOL! Exactly! 😂
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thanks, Jaye. This was fun to write. ❤️
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Yes, the aftershocks of this administration will be felt for a long time. I hope there are not too many irreversible effects.
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True. Who knew the president had the power of a king? Didn’t we go through this one time before? 🤦🏼♀️❤️
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😦
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Many aftershocks to come on the DC front Sis. Well done, and so glad you are safe ❤ xx
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Thanks, Sis. See you inspired me! ❤
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Yay!!! ❤ Say how you feel ❤
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How fitting in many ways (also regarding California).
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Exactly my thoughts… I decided to say what I thought for a change. LOL! ❤
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Very well done, Colleen 💖
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Thanks, Erika. It’s time we all stand up! ❤
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Right! It truly is time!!
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There certainly is plenty of rumbling in politics, these days!
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The worst part was that I wasn’t shocked about the fact that our so-called president thought Washington had airports! LOL!
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HA!
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Perfect! Hopefully, the insanity will end before the aftershocks cause irreparable harm.
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Gosh, I hope that happens soon. ❤️
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Brilliant Colleen… loved it ♥
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Thanks, Sally. ♥️🌈
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