Beautiful Scars Poet Tanka

Lamentation

bemoaning I drown
ebony triumphs your gold-
such a strong soul, yet
weakened by lamentation-
the taste of salt still  l i n g e r s…


Lament Contest
Sponsor: Rick Parise

Date Written: September 25, 2016

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CayCay Godwin September 28, 2016 at 9:04 AM This tanka should not be read unless one is willing to think, at least this one had to reflect and concluded, Wow - that's deep, that's good! CayCay

Andrea Dietrich September 25, 2016 at 8:35 PM oooh, what a great last line for this one. I need to get busy on this!! Very good writing from you today, Laura. Beautiful Scars September 26, 2016 at 10:45 AM thank you lovely Andrea :)-luloo