Lin Lane Poet Tanka

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John's Tanka Triptych Contest  ~  August 25, 2025

enigmatic moon

enigmatic moon
mysterious orb of night
magnetic power
awakens love with its beams
but its dark side seldom seen

harvest moon aglow 
golden beacon for lovers
whispered dreams unfold
romantic promises told
in moments sealed with a kiss

moonlight casts shadows
on october's halloween 
of witches in flight
ghosts and goblins all about
on a spooky, scary night

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Charles Messina September 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM Lin, very well done with this harvest moon write. Congratulations on your fine placement in John's contest! Charlie

Terry Miller September 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM This was a wonderful entry for John's contest, congratulations

John Anderson August 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM Congratulations for your Second place in my Tanka Triptych Contest. You did an excellent job with the strict format rules. I really enjoyed reading your poem and hope you may consider using this and similar Tanka String format poems in the future. Thanks again for your entry - Very Well Done. Cheers

Duke Beaufort August 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM Lin, interesting that October is not that far off. You are leading the pack! Nice when we have you (like the moon) to light the way for us. Lin Lane August 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM Just a wee bit of looking ahead for giving two separate viewpoints required for a contest. Your lighting thoughts are very kind, and I thank you for them.

Tania Kitchin August 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM Lin, love this, you captured the moon in all it's enchanting glory. Best of luck in the contest. Lin Lane August 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM Thanks so much, Tania for the comments and wishes for luck.

John Lawless August 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM A, yes, the moon....that silent intrusion into the heart and mind...and heart Lin Lane August 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM It always involves the heart's intrusion, doesn't it? Thanks, John.

Joseph P. DiMino August 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM Love Halloween. Love moonlight, and deep shadows, the mystery of chance. Love dance, even witches fanning fires. I simply love life, opportunity for joy till my time expires. Oh, love your poem:) Deep and inspiring. Lin Lane August 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM Your comments offer lots of exuberance! Thanks for each one of them, Joe.