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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

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 26, 2022 at 12:32 PM

A lovely tanka, so carefree, romantic and happy. Evelyn

Paula Goldsmith

August 16, 2022 at 2:02 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................

Ann Foster

August 2, 2022 at 9:31 AM

Passion... lovely... Ann

Vladislav Raven

July 25, 2022 at 6:09 AM

Hi Harry, a most descriptive Tanka, that sings in its imagery and flow. A wonderful write Harry. Have a wonderful Monday ..... Mike.

Jennifer Proxenos

July 22, 2022 at 8:20 AM

Pity this isn't for a contest Harry my friend, it sizzles even though watermelon is around. Hugs and blessings Jennifer

Andrea Dietrich

July 19, 2022 at 1:44 PM

love this. So flavorful!!

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen

July 18, 2022 at 5:43 AM

simply adored this piece lovely write

Brian Sambourne

July 17, 2022 at 8:52 PM

Greetings Harry, Top notch imagery in your lines, cool like watermelon juice, hot like July heat. Congratulations! Brian

Sara Kendrick

July 17, 2022 at 7:09 AM

Was this one for the watermelon contest? I enjoyed reading it today. Sara

Bill Baker

July 16, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Enticing Tanka, Harry. I liked it. Bill

Gershon Wolf

July 14, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Ooh. This is a cooooool one, Harry. Kudos, Gershon

John Loving Iii

July 14, 2022 at 5:52 PM

Has to have a name to go with the style. but the Ideal is carried.

Demetrios Trifiatis

July 14, 2022 at 4:27 PM

How desirable your lovely poem, my friend, Harry! Good luck!

James Marshall Goff

July 14, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Oh my Harry! such a tight form, your talent is precise!

Tom Cunningham

July 14, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Watermelon with a hint of romance, perfect. Good luck Harry. Tom

Susan Woodrow

July 14, 2022 at 1:06 PM

very nice! :)

Joseph P. DiMino

July 14, 2022 at 10:12 AM

Love it! Great write! Best of luck in contest!

Unseeking Seeker

July 14, 2022 at 7:20 AM

Wow! So creative! Should do well in the contest

Vijay Pandit

July 14, 2022 at 7:18 AM

I like how succinctly you delivered on the essence of the contest theme, Harry. Yes--so much more than thirst...

Heidi Sands

July 14, 2022 at 6:35 AM

Very nice Harry! Well done :)

Sotto Poet

July 14, 2022 at 6:27 AM

An exquisite tanka. An exciting journey that satiates thirst and voracity. Best wishes, Harry

Valsa George

July 14, 2022 at 6:18 AM

A sweet ride, apeasing hunger and thirst. A delectable tanka. All the best harry !

Mike Gentile

July 14, 2022 at 5:12 AM

There is something sensual about watermelon Harry and your Tanka displays that so very well! Good luck in the contest!

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 14, 2022 at 1:28 AM

- Lovely ride ... good luck in the contest, Harry :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Victor Buhagiar

July 14, 2022 at 1:23 AM

Nice one Harry. I love watermelons.

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