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Ann Christine Tabaka

Ann Christine Tabaka
Ann Christine Tabaka is a nominee for the 2017 Pushcart Prize in Poetry.  She was selected as Poet of the Month for January 2018, and interviewed by Kingdoms in the Wild.
 
A published poet and artist, Chris lives in Delaware, USA with her husband and two cats. She loves gardening and cooking. 
 
Her most recent credits are Page & Spine, West Texas Literary Review, The Paragon Journal, The Literary Hatchet, The Stray Branch, Trigger Fish Critical Review, Foliate Oak Review, Bindweed Magazine, The Metaworker, Raven Cage Ezine, RavensPerch, Anapest Journal, Mused, Apricity Magazine, Longshot Island, The Write Launch, The Stray Branch, Scryptic Magazine Ann Arbor Review.
 

Chris's microchap & selected poems are available below. 

Origami Microchap

Selected Poem(s)

Creation Story    

 

Ann Christine Tabaka CVR Creation Story 

Cover image by Jan Keough

 

 

CLOUD WATCHING WALL

 
The cool breeze feels heavenly
on a sweltering hot day
while trekking through the countryside
even the birds lie low and quiet
conserving energy
for the evening foraging
when generally
the temperatures are more merciful
 
I happen upon an old stone wall
waiting for me at the edge of the field
it invites me to climb up and rest
I lay back and gaze at the sky
and lazily watch each cloud go by
as the formations drift high above
they combine to form abstract shapes
then slowly pull apart into wisps of vapor
 
An hour passes too quickly
and it is time for me to go
so once more I continue my journey
filled with delight by my afternoon adventure
of encountering dragons and clowns
and other such wondrous fantasies
as I leave promise myself to return soon
To my private cloud watching wall

Ann Christine Tabaka © 2018

 

 

 

 

CREATION STORY

 

Tell me a tale
How the world began
How earth was born
Long before man
 
Each culture has
Its creation story
A myth or song
Filled with glory
 
A fiery battle
In the heavens above
Or an act of valor
Bestowed with love
 
A giant tortoise
On his back the earth
A star-woman
To life gives birth
 
The trickster raven
And sun gods
Juggling planets
Against all odds
 
The epic sagas
Of ancient ones
Passed on in fable
From fathers to sons
 
As images form
Before my eyes
Filled with wonder
Worlds crystallize

Ann Christine Tabaka © 2018