Blizzard

High winds churl, howling
calling forth their minions
open wide the gates
the battle will be long, fierce!
through the mountains, hills and vales
~*~
02/08/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Horne Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 1:15 PM
just love this, my friend - I felt chilly reading it, lol
Hunter Avatar
March 14, 2013 at 6:44 AM
I love this, Annalise!...battles, high winds, minions, mountains...Wow! All this in one tanka! You have a lovely name, by the way.
Haick Avatar
March 14, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Thank you, Caleb. I enjoyed writing this as we held our breath during this storm! LOL
Zerbst Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Very intense! Perfect description of the sometimes wicked weather. Hopefully you do get inspired for that contest. :)
Yamin Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM
An amazing Tanka - very well worded. Thanks for stopping by my Tanka Hug Me, Annalise. I am so pleased you like it. Love -Mohammad
Dietrich Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 11:43 AM
GREAT way to do tanka. I did a windy one too recently (a sonnet I think)
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM
Shivering painting written my your pen. Conveyed well with your tanka. Warm Smiles, Connie
May Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 6:35 AM
wonderful tanka Annalise
Andresen Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 6:13 AM
Lovely written Annalise! - Have a beautiful weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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