Margins move, expand
to new apogees, new depths–
vicissitude reigns.
Riding the rainbow we leap
onto the Wheel of Fortune
Change is the key word for the Year of the Tiger.
The first tiger blends Mexican and Chinese mask elements, and the second is based on Chinese children’s shoes. Tigers are considered a powerful protective motif, and are often used for children’s clothing, hats as well as shoes. Fish are added for abundance and good luck.
Tanka for Colleen’s #TankaTuesday challenge, tasting the rainbow.
The Wheel of Fortune is digital art, created many years ago. I should revisit it in collage.
K. 
“We leap onto the wheel” … I love that line, Kerfe 💕🙂
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Thanks Harmony.
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Love the fish-face 🙂 And riding rainbows.
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I told Colleen that rainbow was just the word I needed–she helped to finish my thought.
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I enjoyed the result.
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Not that I don’t love your art in general, but I am floored by the cuteness of these two animal pieces. I adore them – incredibly adorable!
❤
David
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Thanks David. I used to design children’s sweaters, so I’m well versed in cute.
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That makes so much sense ☺️
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Grrrrrr – I’m a tiger! (A wood tiger apparently!) & yes, these are very cute.
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Thanks Phil. I haven’t seen your fierce side yet!
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um, not very fierce – haha!
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Fun collages. I like how Rousseau does jungles and tigers.
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Thanks Jade. I like his animals and foliage too.
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You’re welcome.
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Apogee is one of my favorite words – I love to see it used! And I have to laugh at myself – when looking at the art of the Wheel of Fortune I saw the Millennial Falcon instead of a Mayan Calendar!
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And why not? Thanks.
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We are all very ready to leap on this year! Love your masks. Here’s to a many more rainbows in the Tiger year.
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Those tiger masks look fun and riding a rainbow sounds equally exciting.
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Thanks!
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You are welcome.
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I love the masks! And I hope year unfolds that way.
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Thanks Merril. I do too.
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I feel the winds of change in the air, Kerfe: makes perfect sense to me!
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May these tigers provide protection for us all. Great poem, Kerfe! 🙂
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Thanks Yvette, I hope so too.
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So many traditions for different New Years. Thanks for a lovely verse and the history too.
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Thanks Jules. I like the animal depictions for Chinese New Year–but then I like all kinds of masks.
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Kerfe, this is stunning! I shared my vision tree! Thanks for your inspiration. ❤
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Thanks Colleen. I’ll look for it.
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