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Understory Lore [Tanka]

Posted on September 28, 2023 by B Gourley

in a thriving wood,
 sits a barren patch of 
  understory.
 oh what tales locals tell
  about the patch that can't grow!

5 thoughts on “Understory Lore [Tanka]”

Catherin J Pascal Dunk on August 14, 2026 at 7:46 pm said:

is the bit about the tales true or an embellishment? intriguing either way

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- B Gourley on August 15, 2026 at 11:02 am said:
  
  I don’t remember, but probably just a feeling.
  
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  - Catherin J Pascal Dunk on August 15, 2026 at 4:41 pm said:
    
    it could be an interesting poem or short story, imagining what happened there
    
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  - B Gourley on August 15, 2026 at 6:18 pm said:
    
    Indeed
    
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  - Catherin J Pascal Dunk on August 15, 2026 at 6:38 pm said:
    
    It could be the fallen leaves inhibiting growth, too. Like pines and eucalypts do
    
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