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Japanese Garden
Lanterns and paper cranes
Silk flowers in a glass vase
Cherry blossoms in bloom
Still waters, mirrored surface
Golden Koi gliding beneath
Arched bridges span
Serene points of symmetry
Graceful nature, made
Deep lake of tranquility
Lily pads of emerald grace
White sand and pebbles
Lush colours of the foliage
Balanced and pure
Star of lotus blossoms shine
On liquid pools of beauty
Tea ceremony
Ancient customs still retained
Harmony within
The quiet pleasures surround
A hidden island of calm
© Alison Pearce
Bio: Alison Pearce is an Australian writer and poet. Her work has appeared in several magazines and ezines including "Poetry Canada", "Bright Light Multimedia" and right here on "Shine"
Motivation For Work: "Japanese Garden" is an oriental form of poetry known as a renga which is composed of several tankas. Inspired by this format, I have tried to convey the sense of peace and tranquility within a Japanese Tea Garden in this piece.
