L Milton Hankins Poet Tanka

Autumn Allergies

A nose malady
autumn smells of burning leaves
inhalers handy
smoky trails wind heavenward,
‘midst sneezes I wheeze a word 

Written November 12, 2022
Submitted to "Hiku, Footle, Tanka" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand

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Jim Slaughter November 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM I haven't reached the "wheezing" stage, yet, but my seasonal allergies are giving me fits otherwise. I never had allergies 'til I came to Missouri. I think they're prohibited in Texas...or at least they should be. L Milton Hankins November 13, 2022 at 1:20 PM Nah, I suspect they are in Texas, too, Jim. Perhaps Texas has outlawed them, though.

Caren Krutsinger November 13, 2022 at 12:11 AM Last line is totally memorable. L Milton Hankins November 13, 2022 at 8:20 AM This one pretty much explains what I go through during this season of the year.

Nancy Kaufman November 12, 2022 at 12:45 PM I never knew what a tanka is but I do understand allergies all too well.Good uck in the contest Milt..Nancy L Milton Hankins November 12, 2022 at 2:37 PM Thank you so much, Nancy. I certainly sympathize with you as an allergy sufferer.