Christuraj Alex Poet Tanka

Firefly

Glossy gleaming glow 
Light bearer of moonless night
Fine flimsy fancy 
Gold glitter midst fond blossoms
Says--- let your light shine wholesome


11 March 2022
Firefly Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: JCB Brul

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Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2022 at 10:07 PM lovely imagery! Congrats for your win.

Charmane Bellen March 17, 2022 at 4:02 PM Beautiful! I could imagine them. Congratulations! lovelots ~Charmane

Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2022 at 9:12 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Firefly" is a lovely Tanka write. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Michelle Faulkner March 17, 2022 at 8:12 AM Very pretty, congrats-

Howard Kerr March 17, 2022 at 5:36 AM Hello Christural Alex, First and foremost congratulations on your winning placement. Your Tanka has inspiring moments of alliteration and an overall lyrical arch. Thanks for your comment on my work which I value. Howard

Sotto Poet March 16, 2022 at 10:16 AM Congratulations on your first-place contest win, Alex. You deserve it with this splendid and well-crafted Tanka. Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 4:34 AM Thank you very much.

Sam Kauffman March 16, 2022 at 10:12 AM Love your alliteration and imagery Chris AND the reference to This Little Light of mine. So clever! So charming! Congratulations on your win. Blessings of light to you! Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 4:34 AM Thank you very much.

Jennifer Proxenos March 11, 2022 at 9:12 AM Lovely Poem. So well penned. Many different species yet I have never seen them. My husband has in his early years when hiking with friends in Mozambique. Best wishes Alex blessings Jennifer. Christuraj Alex March 16, 2022 at 9:16 AM Thank you vey much.

Malabika Ray Choudhury March 11, 2022 at 7:57 AM Loved your marvellous Tanka, Christuraj! Great alliteration too! Love ~ Mala Christuraj Alex March 11, 2022 at 8:52 AM Thank you very much.