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Ethereal Lanterns contest 04/06/24

ethereal lanterns

        as the light rises
  ephemeral and breathless
         a new beginning 
       unrecognisable yes
      indelible nonetheless

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Jan Allison

April 8, 2024 at 7:21 AM

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

David Kavanagh

April 8, 2024 at 8:51 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

April 8, 2024 at 4:38 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

April 8, 2024 at 4:44 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

April 8, 2024 at 3:23 AM

Brilliant idea. So profound.

David Kavanagh

April 8, 2024 at 3:33 AM

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

I Am Anaya

April 7, 2024 at 3:07 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

April 8, 2024 at 3:32 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

Tom Cunningham

April 6, 2024 at 7:16 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

April 6, 2024 at 8:08 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

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