Double Tanka

I got it! *finger snaps* I love it! A timely poem and message.

Thanks for pointing out that is was a double tanka. It’s been awhile since I’ve looked at those, so I might have missed that.

Is there no title?

Is there a true story behind the poem?

Nice.
I like that tree comes first.
People, poet, CEO come second.
Message is well said, but I still read it 5 times to be sure it said what I thought it was saying. 
privileged color really grabbed me.... we just had a young woman from India here.  Beautiful and privileged and confident. Any color.  It fits any color.  Love that. Lot of permission here.  I also like the message of not being afraid.  
Well done.  
Thanks for sharing this with us.

After reading Pat’s response, I’m worried maybe I misunderstood the poem. I took it sarcastically. With this wave in America where we can choose pronouns, what gender we identify as, why not take it a step farther to be a tree? Make everyone call you a tree even though you’re not.

The next stanza, I read as “doing so will discredit yourself.”

I also took “privileged color” as white. The news seems to wants white people feel bad for being white, the “privileged” color.

Let me know if I’m off here. I didn’t take the message as a positive thing like Pat did.

Renee

I am pleased by the feedback on this poem.  Of course, I wanted the poem to indicate the track you followed.  Does it work for you as a positive poem?  It would be GREAT if it works both ways.

As I understand, tanka have no titles.  I would prefer to title the double tanka.

Thanks again!

Todd

I have learned so much this month. I didn't know tankas didn't have titles. To be honest, I only memorized poet vocab in school for tests and then forgot it all. So, this has been a great review. I'm trying to relearn as much as possible. 

I really enjoyed this poem. Will you try to publish it? I think it's a timely poem. 

Thanks again,
Renee

It's timely.