Juno

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Written June 9, 2025

for the contest, "High Fives for June -Typo Edit Poetry Contest"

by Andrea Dietrich

powerful juno
roman queen of strong women
your song we still sing
as we escape twinned clutches
of crushing weeds to flower

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/1/2025 9:28:00 AM

Love it Ann. I wrote a couple using 'Juno' but neither were as good as yours, so I went with another 'J' word. Congratulations! :)

Ink Empress

Date: 6/26/2025 9:41:00 AM

I love " twinned clutches" that is so very new and unique and your take on the prompt too is very refreshingly beautiful to the eyes and soul dear poetic soul! Brilliant tanka! Congratulations on your placement! Sending you light

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2025 2:01:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Junco" write. Have a blessed day with your win........

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2025 1:43:00 PM

I enjoyed your tanka, Ann. Thanks for sharing and congrats