Intoxicating

your single nod
as I touch you in that place --
mature thoughts
my dream is infused with
the smell of white chocolate

I open weak eyes --
the small flame wavers
as you walk slowly
you know I am in your palm
even as the fragrant candle
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 12:29 AM
very good. this is the type of tanka that magazine seems to like. With the interesting image of white chocolate and the candle.
Kendrick Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Interesting work that is descriptive and expressively written..Sara
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