Eve Roper Poet Tanka

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Firefly Poises On Steeple Leaf

Specks of fire  flies by

Flickering amid shadows,

Glimmering fireflies.

Lone vibrant beacon poises

On steeple leaf in darkness.


3/9/2022
 

'Firefly Tanka ' Contest  
Sponsored By:	JCB Brul

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Sara Kendrick March 29, 2022 at 7:51 AM Congrats on your winner. Way to go. I like the very distinctive description you have penned. Sara

Andrea Dietrich March 17, 2022 at 10:15 PM It's so nice to read your entry, Eve. Big congrats for your win.

Paula Goldsmith March 17, 2022 at 9:23 AM Congratulations on your win. A pretty write/picture. Nature at work in the night sky. Today, be blessed with your win....................

Christuraj Alex March 17, 2022 at 4:39 AM "Lone vibrant beacon poises" - Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Howard Kerr March 16, 2022 at 11:29 PM Eve, This is a credit to you. It creates a very vivid image. Well done. Howard

Sotto Poet March 16, 2022 at 10:14 AM Congratulations on your first-place contest win. You deserve it with this splendid and well-crafted Tanka.

Caren Krutsinger March 15, 2022 at 11:58 AM love the alliterative touches too Eve.

Joanna Daniel March 10, 2022 at 8:42 PM Absolutely stunning, Eve:)

Subimal Sinha-Roy March 9, 2022 at 11:38 PM You captured the beauty of specks of fire very nicely, Eve.

Victor Buhagiar March 9, 2022 at 10:22 PM Great imagery, Eve. Well done. Hugs.

Laura Leiser March 9, 2022 at 7:24 PM DeLIGHTful imagery of fireflies in your superb tanka, Eve! Love it! :) Eve Roper March 9, 2022 at 8:28 PM Thank you, Laura, for the inspiring compliment. Blessing my friend

Malabika Ray Choudhury March 9, 2022 at 6:56 PM amazing! Yours is an excellent entry, Eve! Love ~ Mala Eve Roper March 9, 2022 at 8:27 PM Malabika, thank you. I blush for the wonderful inspiring compliment. Blessings my dear friend

James Marshall Goff March 9, 2022 at 6:17 PM Goodness! This is gorgeous Eve! sweet tanka! Eve Roper March 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM Thank you, James, for the wonderful inspiring compliment. Blessings.