Lifeblood Denied

Cracked California, Sky has teased her, too long. Her thirst, it lingers As clouds withhold her water; Her parched throat cries for mercy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Andresen Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 11:13 AM
- Powerful lines, M.L. ... well done - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Trifiatis Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Superb Tanka reflecting harsh reality dearest, M.L. Kiser!
Man Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 6:07 PM
Nice Tanka, ML!
Thomas Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 1:44 PM
Amazing personification ML. She does need rain desperately.
Pandit Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 11:37 AM
Hope it rains soon there..fire hazard is growing..very apt theme, MLK.
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