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December 15, 2024

Sanford-Style Tanka - A Picture Prompt Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Suzette Richards

FIRST PLACE

 

 

Light Bursts

light bursts flaming 
on alabaster waves 
savours moment
clutching rose umbrella 
shuts eyes in ecstasy
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Kauffman Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful tanka, Mala! It so reflects for me the bursting joy of this Christmas season! Merry Christmas, dear friend! Sending you "bursting" joy, hugs and blessings!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Thank you so much, Dear Sam. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Sending you joy, love and many hugs!
Andresen Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 7:12 AM
- Lovely written, Mala :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! You made me very happy. Looking forward to read yours.
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