Laura Leiser Poet Tanka

A Cherished Moment

I hold you with joy
your essence a sweet fragrance 
a glimpse of heaven
here now must I vanquish time
for parting wounds lovers’ souls




Written on 12/31/2017
For Tanka Contest
Rick Parise-Sponsor

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Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2018 at 6:32 PM Just happened to click funny on your poems and it took me to this gem of a tanka I had not seen before. I really like this one.Sorry if it did not win. I never win with this judge (well I should say very rarely)

Susan Ashley February 14, 2018 at 8:33 PM Oh so beautifully poignant Laura. Sweet and sad emotions superbly expressed. I felt your poem deeply and wonderfully. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2018 at 3:37 PM You have captured a beautiful moment.

Ronald A. Williams January 7, 2018 at 8:21 PM Very sweet and poignant to the point.

Joanna Daniel January 3, 2018 at 8:26 AM A great one, Laura, and nice to read you again:) Happy new year:) Laura Leiser January 7, 2018 at 10:57 PM Thanks, Jo. :)

Silent One January 1, 2018 at 11:12 AM A very good tanka Laura, nice to see you posting.. Happy new year, hope to see your more often... Laura Leiser January 1, 2018 at 11:47 AM Thanks, Silent :)

DM Babbit January 1, 2018 at 10:31 AM And the wounds bleed. Nice and succinct. Laura Leiser January 1, 2018 at 11:48 AM Thank you, DM :)

John Fleming January 1, 2018 at 4:15 AM Very nice, Laura...very "Shakespearean". May I wish you a very happy New Year; let it be a contented and rewarding one. My very best regards, Laura - cheers! :) john Laura Leiser January 1, 2018 at 11:54 AM Thank you, John! Glad you liked this, and A Happy New Year to you :)