Lin Lane Poet Tanka

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Dancing Geisha

Dazzling carmine leaves
dance like fair Geisha on a
Japanese Maple.
Shapely arms, curving branches,
bend in cadence with the wind.



~~   July 1st, 2017   ~~

*Carmine is a pigment of a bright-red color, as is most often used by Geisha to color their lips.

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Connie Marcum Wong July 31, 2018 at 2:13 PM This is luscious and gorgeous Lin. I love it! A fave! : )

John Hamilton July 15, 2017 at 7:55 PM This is sooo good Lin, not a surprise to see you tops again! Nice! Lin Lane July 15, 2017 at 9:10 PM I'm always glad to read your thoughts on my poetry, John. Thank you very much.

Kevin Shaw July 15, 2017 at 5:14 PM Wonderful Tanka form, beautifully written and the pic' like the poem is as per the theme, very colourful, regards, Kevin x Lin Lane July 15, 2017 at 5:19 PM I'm appreciative of your many compliments. Thanks, Kevin.

Alyssa Lorette July 15, 2017 at 11:25 AM Beautifully worded tanka, Lin! Congrats on 3rd place! :) Lin Lane July 15, 2017 at 5:18 PM Thank you very much, Alyssa.

Jan Allison July 15, 2017 at 5:29 AM dropping back with my congrats Lin I adore this poem:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane July 15, 2017 at 5:33 AM I can tell. It's your 4th comment and now you don't have to stop writing poopy poetry. Lol...Thanks so much, Jan.

Connie Marcum Wong July 14, 2017 at 9:56 PM A very lovely entry worthy of your top third placement Lin. Congratulations Lin! Lin Lane July 15, 2017 at 5:31 AM Thank you very much, Connie.

Kim Rodrigues July 14, 2017 at 9:00 PM A beautiful imge of nature and a lovely graceful dance! Congrats on your 3rd place win in my contest! Lin Lane July 15, 2017 at 5:31 AM Thank you for the placement and comments, Kim.

Jeremy Smith July 3, 2017 at 5:34 AM This is great Lin :) Good luck hope to see both our names!! Lin Lane July 3, 2017 at 5:50 AM Thank you, Jeremy. I wanted to read yours before responding, and I think your tanka is beautifully written...a sense of longing along with the color of passion. I'm sure it will do very well.

Paul Callus July 2, 2017 at 4:20 PM Both form and content give this poem a Japanese texture, Lin! I like your personification and sensual shapes and curves:) Regards // paul Lin Lane July 14, 2017 at 6:22 AM Thank you for the compliment, Paul. Paul Callus July 7, 2017 at 3:35 PM The Japanese 'thank you' brings this poem to completion, Lin:) By the way...I love this latest avatar! Lin Lane July 3, 2017 at 5:48 AM Arigatou gozaimasu, Paul. I am happy to read your kind comments.

Joseph May July 2, 2017 at 6:16 AM Beautiful tanka Lin Lin Lane July 2, 2017 at 11:02 AM With sincere thanks for liking this one, Joseph.

Akkina Downing July 1, 2017 at 10:29 AM So colorful and beautiful. Good luck in the contest, Lin :) Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 2:41 PM Thank you for your thoughts and wishes, Akkina.

Charlie Smith July 1, 2017 at 9:56 AM Lovely, colorful beauty Lin... Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 2:40 PM Thanks so much, Charlie.

Heidi Sands July 1, 2017 at 9:37 AM This is so beautiful Lin. :) Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 2:40 PM Thank you, Heidi.

Joanna Daniel July 1, 2017 at 9:27 AM Stunning imagery, Lin:) Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 2:40 PM Thanks a lot, Jo.

Tim Smith July 1, 2017 at 8:15 AM Some great imagery here Lin Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 8:25 AM Thank you as ever I do, Tim.

Jan Allison July 1, 2017 at 8:13 AM Absolutely fabulous Lin!!! Am adding it to my faves the imagery is awesome!:-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison July 1, 2017 at 8:42 AM I plopped a massive poem yesterday - probably my best ever lol:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 8:30 AM HA! No you won't. Nothing will ever stop you from plopping poop poetry. Jan Allison July 1, 2017 at 8:27 AM If this isn't on the winners list I will give up writing poop !:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane July 1, 2017 at 8:24 AM Thanks for the dazzling comments, Jan, and for faving it!