Samurai's  Fall

Samurai's Fall

A Poem by Marc Marlon Villaflor

 

Cry while you have tears

Mourn my departure tonight  

 

Surrender your faith

 

When the spring comes tomorrow

 

Oh my fearless samurai

© 2013 Marc Marlon Villaflor


Author's Note

Marc Marlon Villaflor
This is not Haiku it is Tanka a Japanesse poetry dates back almost 1200 years ago.

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I love the piece overall, as this is my first time reading a Tanka (though I am familiar with it in the formatting sense) I shall do my best. I read this almost as a conversation between the samurai who is going to leave off to battle for his lord in the spring and talking about it with his wife. With the first 4 lines being him, and the last line being her reply.
You did a great job sticking to the form! Finding great words that fit the form and make it flow. Much respect to that. My favorite line, "Surrender your faith" Good job!

Posted 10 Years Ago


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Strong Tanka for a brave warrior...nicely pen'd Marc.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

10 Years Ago

Hai Frie domo arigato :) I will give you a hot mushroom soup for this. lol but you are far lol.
Frieda P

10 Years Ago

Yay. :-) My pleasure sir.
Marc Marlon Villaflor

10 Years Ago

:)
This is nice. According to the police, it follows the 5-7-5-7-7 format. I also have one (Rain). Congrats, kabayan. Hehe.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

10 Years Ago

Lol :) thanks Tanka Police you have a new badge now, thanks Dhaye glad to have you here always suppo.. read more
Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)

10 Years Ago

You're always welcome.
It's sweet. Whatever it is.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

10 Years Ago

sorry I am referring for she I hope you wont confused. lol I have a typo
Marc Marlon Villaflor

10 Years Ago

It is a about the two warriors the shinobi ninja warrior who invades the camp of samurai but she reg.. read more
Junert

10 Years Ago

It's perfectly clear.
meaningful Tanka with significance, nice write

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Marc Marlon Villaflor

10 Years Ago

Thanks Ency, I know you are great in Japs Poetry just bear with me :) lol

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Marc Marlon Villaflor
Marc Marlon Villaflor

DIFC Dubai International Financial Center, Dubai City, United Arab Emirates



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I am just writing for almost 2 months now and no background in the world of poetry. Hope you will always share your wisdom and correct my mistakes as I need it to solidify my dreams to write. Thank y.. more..

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