ethereal lanterns

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Ethereal Lanterns contest 04/06/24

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Jan Allison

Date: 4/8/2024 7:21:00 AM

what a wonderful interpretation of ethereal lanterns David! hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh
Date: 4/8/2024 8:51:00 AM

Heya Jan, I do like to take the more literal interpretation sometimes, but it’s usually a bit darker lol! Cheers David

Ink Empress

Date: 4/8/2024 4:38:00 AM

Dear David, A beautiful and soulful tanka this is, i love the opening lines especially “ as the light rises ephemeral and breathless“ truly captivating! It may be short but it definitely is worth the placement as it left my heart full! So divine and ethereal! Pleasure reading your work. Thank you for supporting my contest, congratulations

David Kavanagh
Date: 4/8/2024 4:44:00 AM

I honestly thought this one Didn’t place Ink, don’t mind me I’m on a different planet at times, I’m delighted you enjoyed and totally got my short Tanka, thanks for the placement, cheers David

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/8/2024 3:23:00 AM

Brilliant idea. So profound.

David Kavanagh
Date: 4/8/2024 3:33:00 AM

Thanks Victor, a pretty literal interpretation of the ethereal lantern from my pov, cheers David

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/7/2024 3:07:00 PM

Ethereal lanterns hold symbolic meaning, Ramadan, weddings etc. fired off into the sky. I admire your symbolic new beginnings meaning. Pleasing words and awe images! Petit & pretty poem. gl. ~Anaya

David Kavanagh
Date: 4/8/2024 3:32:00 AM

Thanks Anaya, thought I was onto something here, but probably too short for Ink, but I’m happy with my little placement nonetheless, cheers David

Di11y Da11y

Date: 4/6/2024 11:29:00 PM

I learnt a new word 'ephemeral' - definitely one for my vocabulary if I can learn to pronounce it. Beautiful imagery in this one David - good luck for the contest

David Kavanagh
Date: 4/7/2024 1:32:00 AM

I’m sure you of all people will put ephemeral to very good use Dilly, (eff-em-er-al works for me) it’s all around us, only not for long, but can leave an indelible mark on our psyche, thanks so much, cheers David

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/6/2024 7:16:00 AM

Every new beginning leaves it's mark on us, it can never be changed, a lot said in a few lines David. Best of luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom

David Kavanagh
Date: 4/6/2024 8:08:00 AM

Indeed Tom it’s all about special moments, they pass so fast yet stay with us forever, just like the fleeting lantern when released into the sky, thank you so much, a storm over here at the moment, hopefully tomorrow will be calmer, have a great weekend, cheers David