Tako Tanka
By Lani Martin
Octopus love is
More than eight arms and wider
than the vast sea. Their
swimming fills their three hearts with
joy, whilst also filling mine.
A Japanese tanka is a lyrical poem with 31 syllables expressing love and gratitude. Illustrated with two reduction linocuts in nine separate impressions. Artwork size: 12 x 9” Paper size: 14 x 11”
Printed as part of the Words of Courage 2022 poetry broadside collection; a collaboration between Partners in Print, Seattle Arts & Lectures’ Writers in the Schools, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Partial proceeds from the sale of this print will go to Seattle Children's Hospital.
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