Just August

last month of winter
sun lingers a tad longer
the nights though stay cool...
nature's pledge a fresh cycle
an upside down world in vogue

 © Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Alex Avatar
August 23, 2022 at 6:54 AM
"an upside down world in vogue" - said in nutshell. Beautiful as always. Congratulations!
Goldsmith Avatar
August 22, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. Have a great/blessed day writing away.........
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 11:33 PM
I enjoyed the uniqueness of your tanka Harry. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2022 at 8:57 PM
Love this, harry and that "tad longer" line and the last line was so unique! Thanks for entering my contest. I rarely see you in contests. Congrats in mine
Baker Avatar
August 20, 2022 at 7:46 AM
Nice imagery, nice entry for the contest. I hope it placed well my friend. Bill
Proxenos Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Are you in Australia Harry, your poem indicates you are in a Southern Hemisphere climate, like us. Although no one really knows what to expect any more! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
George Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 10:26 PM
This transitional phase of the season is endearingly depicted in your beautiful tanka, dear harry ! All the best in the contest !
Kendrick Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 1:58 PM
I guess you are from down under. Reads like a good contender to Andrea's contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for dropping by with congratulations. Sara
Rose  Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 3:10 PM
Just August can be singular and amazingly memorable, lovely poem Harry, you illuminate the page, with this :)
Kalita Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 12:50 PM
This month is very significant and your flawless aesthetic quill has made the moment classic.. thank you for this unique, exquisite tanka... Silpika
Buehler Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Your fine entry makes such enjoyable reading, Harry. Good luck! :)
Romios Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 1:59 AM
Wishing you the best, Harry! Your last line is so awesome, Panagiota
Radice Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 8:52 AM
August means so many different things to different people all over the world. I loved Australia's take in your lovely poem Harry. Great write. Cheers - Gary
Pandit Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 5:50 AM
This poem on the cusp of new cycle of nature--well written Harry! Best to you.
Buhagiar Avatar
August 8, 2022 at 12:51 AM
All of which depends on where we are on earth. Malta's summer begins in July. I wonder what will cost me in electricity.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 7, 2022 at 11:12 PM
I miss flying to the lovely august chill when our heat overwhelms us here Harry. Thank you for the memories. Blessings xxoo
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