John Fleming Poet Tanka

A Triad of Tanka VII: Under The Pale Hills

Under the pale hills,

Enchanting and elusive,

Autumn's jewelled mists

Reminding me, once again,

All things are transitory.
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Half-bathed in mauven...

How compelling the far hills.

Wistful; yet...lovely.

For always these opaque hills

Forever pulling on me.
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Never forgetting;

And on sparkling, misty days,

Lifting on sunshine,

I will see your faint outlines

Etched against reflective cloud.
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sara Etgen-Baker August 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM outstanding creation and solid contest entry. My favorite was the 2d verse....best wishes with the contest, Sara John Fleming August 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM Thanks, Sara. Not aware I had entered it into any contest though? Perhaps I pushed the wrong button - lol. Cheers! :) john