Chime a Promise

colour-less bleak sky raindrops murmur on rooftops snowy laces melt temple bells chime a promise glimmering glowing sunrise February 17, 2022 Syllables (5 -7-5-7-7) checked by HMS.com A Brian Strand Tanka Poetry Contest FIRST PLACE

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Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 2/21/2022 3:45:00 AM

Temple bells - a music therapy just like your words!!

Valsa George

Date: 2/19/2022 6:09:00 PM

I can hear the chiming of temple bells so distinct and God may be pleased that He grants a beautiful morning ! A Lovely tanka and Congratulations, Mala !

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/19/2022 3:30:00 PM

Back with my congrats for a very well deserved win

Jcb Brul

Date: 2/19/2022 2:02:00 PM

This is so enchanting. Serenity lingers on. CONGRATULATIONS.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/18/2022 9:58:00 PM

this is quite lovely, Mala. one of the best I have seen in fact.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 2/18/2022 10:26:00 AM

So beautiful a Tanka dear Mala... when temple bells chime a promise... I love to listen to temple bell chimes... It feels peaceful... and the sunrise gives hope... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 2/18/2022 11:16:00 AM

Thank you, Ani. First attempt at Tanka - followed Brian's guidelines.