A TRADITIONAL TANKA HIKU

November the Fifth                            )     
layered in a liquid fog                         ) SHOW
firework party starts-                          )
sweet chestnuts roasting slowly )TELL
potatoes baking harden                )

memories of Fall
bonfired in smoky embers-
re-light once again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Kendrick Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations on your winning work. Creative lines penned. Way to go. Sara K
Mckeithan Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Congrats on your placement in my contest Brian. Imagery is excellent. I can feel that cold English fog rolling in
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