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Flirting With Desire

a bike ride with you tastes so much more than the thirst... one watermelon when together in embrace so cool upon red hot lips. © Harry J Horsman 2022

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/26/2022 12:32:00 PM

A lovely tanka, so carefree, romantic and happy. Evelyn

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/16/2022 2:02:00 PM

A fun/cute write. Bikes, summer and watermelon all go together. I love the cool watermelon in the summer. Have a great/blessed day................

Ann Foster

Date: 8/2/2022 9:31:00 AM

Passion... lovely... Ann

Vladislav Raven

Date: 7/25/2022 6:09:00 AM

Hi Harry, a most descriptive Tanka, that sings in its imagery and flow. A wonderful write Harry. Have a wonderful Monday ..... Mike.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/22/2022 8:20:00 AM

Pity this isn't for a contest Harry my friend, it sizzles even though watermelon is around. Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/19/2022 1:44:00 PM

love this. So flavorful!!

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 7/18/2022 5:43:00 AM

simply adored this piece lovely write

Brian Sambourne

Date: 7/17/2022 8:52:00 PM

Greetings Harry, Top notch imagery in your lines, cool like watermelon juice, hot like July heat. Congratulations! Brian

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/17/2022 7:09:00 AM

Was this one for the watermelon contest? I enjoyed reading it today. Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 7/16/2022 4:16:00 PM

Enticing Tanka, Harry. I liked it. Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/14/2022 8:04:00 PM

Ooh. This is a cooooool one, Harry. Kudos, Gershon

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/14/2022 5:52:00 PM

Has to have a name to go with the style. but the Ideal is carried.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/14/2022 4:27:00 PM

How desirable your lovely poem, my friend, Harry! Good luck!

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/14/2022 2:37:00 PM

Oh my Harry! such a tight form, your talent is precise!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/14/2022 1:47:00 PM

Watermelon with a hint of romance, perfect. Good luck Harry. Tom

Susan Woodrow

Date: 7/14/2022 1:06:00 PM

very nice! :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 7/14/2022 10:12:00 AM

Love it! Great write! Best of luck in contest!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 7/14/2022 7:20:00 AM

Wow! So creative! Should do well in the contest

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/14/2022 7:18:00 AM

I like how succinctly you delivered on the essence of the contest theme, Harry. Yes--so much more than thirst...

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/14/2022 6:35:00 AM

Very nice Harry! Well done :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/14/2022 6:27:00 AM

An exquisite tanka. An exciting journey that satiates thirst and voracity. Best wishes, Harry

Valsa George

Date: 7/14/2022 6:18:00 AM

A sweet ride, apeasing hunger and thirst. A delectable tanka. All the best harry !

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/14/2022 5:12:00 AM

There is something sensual about watermelon Harry and your Tanka displays that so very well! Good luck in the contest!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/14/2022 1:28:00 AM

- Lovely ride ... good luck in the contest, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/14/2022 1:23:00 AM

Nice one Harry. I love watermelons.