Flirting With Desire

a bike ride with you
tastes so much more than the thirst...
one watermelon
when together in embrace
so cool upon red hot lips.

 © Harry J Horsman 2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 8/26/2022 12:32:00 PM
A lovely tanka, so carefree, romantic and happy. Evelyn
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Date: 8/16/2022 2:02:00 PM
A fun/cute write. Bikes, summer and watermelon all go together. I love the cool watermelon in the summer. Have a great/blessed day................
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Date: 8/2/2022 9:31:00 AM
Passion... lovely... Ann
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Date: 7/25/2022 6:09:00 AM
Hi Harry, a most descriptive Tanka, that sings in its imagery and flow. A wonderful write Harry. Have a wonderful Monday ..... Mike.
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Date: 7/22/2022 8:20:00 AM
Pity this isn't for a contest Harry my friend, it sizzles even though watermelon is around. Hugs and blessings Jennifer
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Date: 7/19/2022 1:44:00 PM
love this. So flavorful!!
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Date: 7/18/2022 5:43:00 AM
simply adored this piece lovely write
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Date: 7/17/2022 8:52:00 PM
Greetings Harry, Top notch imagery in your lines, cool like watermelon juice, hot like July heat. Congratulations! Brian
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Date: 7/17/2022 7:09:00 AM
Was this one for the watermelon contest? I enjoyed reading it today. Sara
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Date: 7/16/2022 4:16:00 PM
Enticing Tanka, Harry. I liked it. Bill
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Date: 7/14/2022 8:04:00 PM
Ooh. This is a cooooool one, Harry. Kudos, Gershon
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Date: 7/14/2022 5:52:00 PM
Has to have a name to go with the style. but the Ideal is carried.
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Date: 7/14/2022 4:27:00 PM
How desirable your lovely poem, my friend, Harry! Good luck!
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Date: 7/14/2022 2:37:00 PM
Oh my Harry! such a tight form, your talent is precise!
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Date: 7/14/2022 1:47:00 PM
Watermelon with a hint of romance, perfect. Good luck Harry. Tom
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Date: 7/14/2022 1:06:00 PM
very nice! :)
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Date: 7/14/2022 10:12:00 AM
Love it! Great write! Best of luck in contest!
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Date: 7/14/2022 7:20:00 AM
Wow! So creative! Should do well in the contest
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Date: 7/14/2022 7:18:00 AM
I like how succinctly you delivered on the essence of the contest theme, Harry. Yes--so much more than thirst...
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Date: 7/14/2022 6:35:00 AM
Very nice Harry! Well done :)
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Date: 7/14/2022 6:27:00 AM
An exquisite tanka. An exciting journey that satiates thirst and voracity. Best wishes, Harry
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Date: 7/14/2022 6:18:00 AM
A sweet ride, apeasing hunger and thirst. A delectable tanka. All the best harry !
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Date: 7/14/2022 5:12:00 AM
There is something sensual about watermelon Harry and your Tanka displays that so very well! Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 7/14/2022 1:28:00 AM
- Lovely ride ... good luck in the contest, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/14/2022 1:23:00 AM
Nice one Harry. I love watermelons.
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