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Formal Occasion

exquisite affair
by invitation only
with valet parking 
revelers come bearing gifts
want to make an impression

written July 15, 2021

engagementpeopleperspectivetanka

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Caren Krutsinger

July 16, 2021 at 7:21 AM

This is a lovely beautifully built tanka; you have said much in five mere lines.

L Milton Hankins

July 16, 2021 at 8:23 AM

Not my sort of affair, frankly. I probably got the inspiration for this while watching something on TV.

Sotto Poet

July 15, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Milton, Your achievements glow into dominance in comparison to mine. In essence, you will feel at ease and behave elegantly in the presence of many new people, and you may be engaged in all activities.

L Milton Hankins

July 15, 2021 at 11:40 AM

Aw, you are too kind, Lasaad, but thanks for your thoughtful comments on my tanka.

Sam Kauffman

July 15, 2021 at 11:28 AM

Ahh...there's truth in those words Milt! I can see this moment in time captured in your snapshot! Love the word "revelers." With the addition of the letter "a" to revelers would read revealers. Just a thought that popped into the empty space between my ears! Really enjoyed the depth of this tanka! All the best.

L Milton Hankins

July 15, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Yes, but they are careful not to "reveal" their true intentions, I think. Thanks for your suggestion, Sam, and your thoughtful read and comment.

Ken Rone

July 15, 2021 at 11:11 AM

I am envious! Sounds like the type of affair where it would be easy for one to forget their place and act the fool, and be dropped from the guest list. - Ken

L Milton Hankins

July 15, 2021 at 11:42 AM

Sure would be, Ken. I'd be so out-of-place, I'd be tripping over myself and everyone else. I don't do well in that kind of situation, at all. I hope you have fun, though. Thanks for the read and your delightful comment.

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