Illustrious

When favored by sun

raindrops scattered through the trees

form candles of light…

Withered leaves are christened new

with lucent rainbows streaming


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8/2/16
Inspired by 
Contest:  One Tanka


Resubmitted for this contest: Sponsored by Rick Parise

beautifulnatureraintanka

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Andrea Dietrich

August 7, 2016 at 5:09 PM

Not a win??? WTF. Pardon my French!!! this is absolutely gorgeous. If you did not enter it for some reason, you need to use it for another contest sometime!

Richard Lamoureux

August 3, 2016 at 5:36 AM

Great imagery Carrie. Thanks for your thoughtful visit and comment.

Anthony Mark

August 3, 2016 at 3:32 AM

Yeah, read it fast then slow, dissected each line, felt it and fell in love with it...it's a visual treat, no weak line, each adds to the next, ...I hate its brilliance....damn your good..lol..Ian ( winks)