W is for Waka

Waka is a type of Japanese poem that goes 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7-7

 

"Well, I used to dance."

I say this maybe once a day.

"Yes, I used to dance."

Only four words hold such hurt.

What is this movement

Whose absence burns so deeply?

My body searches for

A rhythm, dances, shows me

Who I am… Shows that I am.


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