you are allowed to live a life other people do not understand...

You are allowed to live a life other people don't understand. A slow quiet life of meaning. A life where your nervous system is not constantly on fire. A life where your mind is clear. A life where you are no longer running away from yourself. A life where mornings are calm.…

— Karun Pal (@karunpal) May 15, 2026

the intent is...

the #intent is to live freely underscored by learning to survive #vss365 #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 20 May 2026 at 10:51

the #intent is
to live freely
underscored by
learning
to survive#vss365 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) May 20, 2026

autumn is...

autumn is the #feral season iced humidity sudden rains and dervish winds #vss365 #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 19 May 2026 at 08:12

autumn is
the #feral season
iced humidity
sudden rains and
dervish winds#vss365 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) May 18, 2026

I would so love to seem...

I would so love to seem somewhat #luminous precious hope in dark worlds #vss365 #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 18 May 2026 at 09:35

I would so love
to seem
somewhat #luminous
precious hope
in dark worlds#vss365 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) May 17, 2026

a barren landscape...

a #barren landscape has only dust tiny game pieces for rambunctious errant winds #vss365 #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 17 May 2026 at 10:21

a #barren landscape
has only dust
tiny game pieces
for rambunctious
errant winds#vss365 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) May 17, 2026

synchronised dancing...

synchronised dancing
for two
while one
subtly
dares to be different#tanka pic.twitter.com/WpI6gKIcKz

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) May 16, 2026

cruel words...

cruel words flung at a friend can be a sign of suffering personal cruelty to receive sincere #forgiveness is a humbling weepy measure of a great friend #vss365 #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman (@gemma77.bsky.social) 16 May 2026 at 13:20

cruel words
flung at a friend
can be a sign of
suffering
personal cruelty

to receive sincere#forgiveness
is a humbling
weepy measure of
a great friend#vss365 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) May 16, 2026