butterflies soar high
caterpillar stories fail
to see the eagle
within – struggle to escape
ephemeral destinies
Eagle instincts
butterflies soar high
caterpillar stories fail
to see the eagle
within – struggle to escape
ephemeral destinies
Reena Saxena 
What a joy contemplating the profound nature of this piece. Well done, Reena!
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Thank you so much, Susi!
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You’re welcome, Reena!
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Reena, I like the imagery you used with the butterfly, the caterpillar, and the eagle. This tanka feels like a rebirth!
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Thanks a ton, Colleen!
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So much in these few words!
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Thank you so much, Merril!
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You’re very welcome!
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What a succinct story! Beautifully told!
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Thank you so much, Balroop!
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Oooh, this is great, Reena! I love it!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Brilliant! The struggle is real.
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Thanks, Eugi!
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Most welcome.
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The struggle is real.
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Thank you 😂
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So good.
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Thanks 🙂
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You’re welcome
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