Written for Wea’ve Written Weekly.
Our PoW, Michelle, challenges us to
write a tanaga* on “Life & Wisdom”.
Silver hair and eyes grown deep,
Secrets that the scrolls still keep,
Koi glide where the still ponds sleep,
Wisdom’s harvest, his to reap.
NAR©2026
#W3
Nancy’s Notes: The tanaga is a traditional Filipino poetic form, similar in its brevity and depth to a haiku. It often uses rich metaphor to offer wisdom, advice, or vivid imagery.
This is “Kimio Eto (希望の光 – A Ray of Hope)” from “Koto Music”
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, except where otherwise indicated, and may not be used without permission. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
Your poem and the image are both beautiful.
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So glad you think so, Indira. Thank you.
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Nancy, I like the deep, quiet reflection in your poem.
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Thanks so much, O’Nika. I truly appreciate your comment.
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Nancy, I love how your quiet koi pond becomes a portrait of a life made deeper and wiser by all it has held!
~David
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Thanks so much, David. I truly appreciate your comments and feedback.
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*hugs*
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I like everything about this; your words, the picture and of course the music. Delightful, Nancy.
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Thanks for your very lovely comments, dear Keith. ☺️f
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There is wisdome in each line Nancy. 🥰🙏
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Thanks so much for your very gracious comment, Mich. ☺️
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Sounds and looks like a perfect place to rest & renew…
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Thanks, Liz. I’m glad you think so!
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Lovely.
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Thanks much, dear D. ☺️
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Nancy, I really enjoyed this one! The rhyme is tight and the wisdom fills each line!!
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Thanks for your very gracious comments, Val! ☺️
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You’re welcome!
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A beautiful poem Nancy. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Thanks so much, Sadje. 😍
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You’re most welcome 🤗
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The secrets aren’t always in the scrolls, but in the reader, when and where they read them, eh?
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Excellent point, Ron.
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Wonderful rhyme and rhythm my friend …
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Thanks so much, dear friend. Wonderful video! 💙🎶
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Always my musical pleasure my dear friend 🥰🎶🌏
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Great rhymes Nance and I love the sound of the koto so evocative 🩷
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Thanks, Ange. So pleased you enjoyed the music as well. ☺️
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