Jamie has written the following haiku:
as a white dove lands
words unspoken yet knowing-
the glow of the dawn
My task is to add 2 lines to make this a tanka. Given the state of the world, I wanted the bridge line “the glow of dawn” to go over to war. I end up with the following tanka:
as a white dove lands
words unspoken yet knowing-
the glow of the dawn
paling from explosions
missiles hit their targets
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Linked to Carpe Diem
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August 8, 2014
Björn Rudbergs writings 
Wow! What a conclusion … well done!
sad, sudden twist… great tanka
Powerful addition!
Your bridge line is superb.
I can imagine the pale dawn being washed out in the glare of the explosion — so powerful — but a great addition to the haiku.
Bjorn, With events happening recently, I can understand your last lines. Well written. —Susan
What a powerful ending…and it is a tragic ending. Wonderful addition …reality bites.