Amethyst On Stalk

Lavenders “allure,”
they “lure”  bees, butterflies, folk,
toxic air immune,
flower on spike, fragrant vent,
evergreen shrub in svelte perfume
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Onclaud Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 4:40 PM
a poetic gem delighting on the fragrance of nature's flora...very nice, howard!
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August 28, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Enjoyed reading your Tanka poem, Howard. You delicately capture the enchanting nature of lavender and its irresistible attraction to both creatures and humans. It paints a vivid picture with a beautiful blend of imagery and sensory details. Great job!
Kendrick Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 4:42 AM
I really enjoy the scent of Lavender, Howard. I have never been very successful at growing it for some reason. Thank you for sharing this work with us. I will have to look up the form. I don't think I have ever seen one of this form on here before. Way to go. 👏✍️. Sara K.
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August 28, 2026 at 5:09 AM
After I looked it up, I was totally confused, Howard. Glad that you cleared that on up. Now it is clearer. Then I searched farther and found that there isn't a species of flowers called by that name only that means their color so violets, Mexican Petunias, and many other species. Sara K.
Kerr Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 4:56 AM
My mistake I meant to tap Tanka. It’s in Tanka form. A slip of the hand. Many thanks for your comments, Sara. Howard
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