White Wolf Poet Tanka

Hints of Lavender

Her scent sends me wild

With a hint of lavender

Wafting from her hair

I am no longer myself

When she walks into the room


Line 4 is 7 syllables but not according to the syllable counter.

20~June~2017

For Tanka contest
Sponsored by: Laura Loo

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Freddie Robinson Jr. June 22, 2017 at 4:29 PM Very expressive Tanka, WW. She brings out the Wolf in you, eh. Fine write, and very sensual. Love always.

Lisa Ricci June 21, 2017 at 6:16 AM White Wolf White Wolf. This is grand. You have captured the essence wonderfully. The format in in perfect form. The theme is marvelous. Honestly. All is well within your entry. Good luck with the contest. White Wolf June 21, 2017 at 1:01 PM Thank you so much, Lisa! Always a pleasure to see your comments! Much appreciated! Enjoy life /|\

Demetrios Trifiatis June 20, 2017 at 7:43 AM Who would be himself with such a vision before his eyes my friend, WW! Good luck! Excellent Tanka! White Wolf June 20, 2017 at 6:05 PM Thank you so much, Demetrios! Have a great day my friend /|\

Janice Canerdy June 19, 2017 at 10:23 PM Those syllable counters have left me scratching my head more than once. I like this, WW! Janice White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 11:31 PM Tell me about it! Thanks, Janice /|\

Andrea Dietrich June 19, 2017 at 6:04 PM those syllable counters are SO crazy. For sure, that line is correct and also the entire poem is wonderfully romantic. White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 6:55 PM Yes, I have noticed it on numerous occasions now! It even says "touch" is 2 syllables! Thank you, Andrea, enjoy your day /|\

Daniel Turner June 19, 2017 at 5:42 PM Nice tanka, WW. That lavender will do it every time:) White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 5:48 PM Thank you kindly, Daniel! And I really appreciate the mail /|\

Joseph May June 19, 2017 at 5:30 PM Very nicely penned WW...best wishes White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 5:34 PM Thank you, Joseph /|\

Chris Green June 19, 2017 at 4:22 PM Beautiful, soft, fragrant and so very lovely. This is "sigh" poem if I ever read one. White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 4:27 PM Thank you, Chris! I always look forward to seeing your comments! Enjoy your day my friend /|\

Heidi Sands June 19, 2017 at 3:19 PM Great one White Wolf! I can picture it and imagine it just as you wrote it. Good luck in the contest :) White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 3:23 PM I love lavender! Thanks for your comment, Heidi, I appreciate it /|\