June Bug

with the monsoon rains,
a green June bug came whirring,
to our living room~
my smart cat after playing,
gulped down this hapless victim.

4th gradeanimaldestinyinsecttanka

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Rowena Velasco

July 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Haha, love the little story here! That sneaky June bug didn’t stand a chance with your clever cat around—such a fun, lively moment captured in just a few lines.

Linda Alice Fowler

July 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM

They just don't learn that you're' not supposed to play with your food. LOL Cuteness Valsa. You truly captured the fun. Congratulations! :)

Terry Miller

June 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM

A fun tanka, congratulations

Ink Empress

June 26, 2025 at 5:53 AM

This tanka somehow made me smile as i can imagine the cat gulping down the victim! You are so versatile and you can write any form and on any subject just seamlessly! Hope your fever goes away too. Iv been unwell too. Theres a bad viral going around and my migraines been so bad i havent been able to read much on here too, get well soon. Congratulations on your top win . Sending you light

Vanya Evangeline

June 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Poor bug... But then again, I usually let my dogs to the same, haha Congrats!

Paula Goldsmith

June 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your fun write. The cat is having way toooooo much fun in the picture. Have a blessed day with your win............