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Rain Clouds: a tanka poem

Storm | Digital ink©️Lesley Scoble
rain clouds mustering
swirling in their shadowed sky
billowing darkness
rising higher   and higher—
‘til sunlight sears them apart

—Lesley Scoble, April 2025

I wrote my tanka poem in response to the Tanka Tuesday Challenge No. 8. My thanks to Selma Martin for hosting and for providing us with the inspirational prompt to write syllabic poetry that portrays movement.

To find out more about Tanka Tuesday, please follow the link below.

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 8, Choose a Syllabic Form, 4/15/2025

Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; mime artist; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.

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27 responses to “Rain Clouds: a tanka poem”

  1. Violet Lentz Avatar
    Violet Lentz

    Brilliant visual in these words.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      You’re so kind, Violet. I thank you 🩷

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  2. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    A lovely poem, Lesley 💨🌫️⛈️

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you, Robbie 🤗🩷☺️

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  3. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Lovely visuals.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you, Sadje 🤗🩷

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Most welcome

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      2. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        🩷

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  4. SelmaMartin Avatar
    SelmaMartin

    the sun beams right through them —what a powerful image you leave me with, lady. Thank you. Wonderful words. Thanks for joining in.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you so much for the compliment—and for the motivation, Selma 🤗🩷⛈️

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  5. Lincol Martín Avatar
    Lincol Martín

    Your poem, though short, can be interpreted on several levels. It literally describes a common meteorological phenomenon, but it can also be read as a metaphor for internal struggles, challenges, or dark moments that are ultimately overcome by clarity, hope, or a positive force. The conciseness of the language and the power of the imagery make the poem striking and evocative.

    Best regards.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you so much, Lincol, for your complimentary and thoughtful comment. 🙏🩷 Muchas graciás

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  6. brazannemuse Avatar
    brazannemuse

    great tanka and imagery Lesley, I love that the sunlight breaks through ..: 💞

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      I’m sorry I’m so late with my gratitude for your lovely comment, Suzanne. Thank you so much 🙏♥️xxx

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      1. brazannemuse Avatar
        brazannemuse

        No need for apology Lesley, I struggle to keep up with comments, I hope you are feeling better..? 💞 xxx

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      2. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        Thanks, Suzanne 🙏 I think I’m through the worst of this latest Covid-style viral infection! The continual coughing has deprived me and the household of sleep for the past three nights. The extreme heat of the weather isn’t helping! I hope you’re keeping well? ♥️xx

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      3. brazannemuse Avatar
        brazannemuse

        Glad to hear your on the mend, the heat itself is exhausting – I have bought a paddling pool – said to keep the dog cool but its big enough for me too,,,!! it helps lol I will see if I can add a clip of video LOL… 💞

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      4. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        Oh how wonderful—a paddling pool! What bliss! I’m jealous 😁💕

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      5. lesleyscoble Avatar
        lesleyscoble

        If u can’t send clip here—send on WhatsApp 💕

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  7. sgeoil Avatar
    sgeoil

    Loved the image/movement that first line creates.

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  8. murisopsis Avatar
    murisopsis

    Lesley this is a delight! I love the moment of dissipation!

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you so much, Muri! (please forgive me for my unforgivably tardy response) 🙏

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      1. murisopsis Avatar
        murisopsis

        No problem! Life is very busy for us all!

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  9. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    This is beautiful 💜💜

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Thank you, Willow 🙏💖 xx

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  10. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    I like the way you space the words in the fourth line. Genius.

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    1. lesleyscoble Avatar
      lesleyscoble

      Genius! I shall love you forever for that word 😁 Thank you so much 🙏💕

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