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Last Climb

Bone chilled, numb fingers fight to clench the precipice in frigid, thin air against the restless mountains he releases his burdens. Written on 5/26/2016

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/15/2016 4:26:00 PM

I think that he did not make it to the top..Sad to be trying to do something and not quite make it..Reads like a winner..Sara

Paul Callus

Date: 6/24/2016 3:16:00 PM

'Tis an excellent tanka, Laura; I love the ending! Congratulations on such a fine win! ~ Regards // paul

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/24/2016 3:49:00 PM

Thank you, Paul. I am happy that you liked it:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/18/2016 7:27:00 PM

Very chilling, Laura, and the imagery leaves us hanging until the last line. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/19/2016 10:11:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra! I'm glad you liked it!

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 6/18/2016 4:49:00 PM

as with many of the others, the numerical placement belies how good this really is; it's chilling in every sense, unsettling, and very well written - congrats on your well deserved win in my contest

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/18/2016 6:49:00 PM

Thank you, Charlotte, for placing me in your amazing contest! Some of the tankas are just brilliant, and I'm glad you liked mine, too :)