Love

hearts twinkle with love
 pale moonlight kisses the trees
  shadows meander
 embracing their silhouettes
  sweet whispers drift on the breeze
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Sands Avatar
September 18, 2017 at 11:22 PM
This is so beautiful Joseph! :)
Poteet Avatar
April 15, 2017 at 1:04 PM
Congratulations, Joseph, a romantic tanka , you describe the setting well.
Krampe Avatar
April 15, 2017 at 7:53 AM
You paint a lovely image with these few lines. Congrats on your win.
Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2017 at 7:20 PM
oh yes, it was one of my favorites I saw this past week. BIG congrats on a deserved win, Joseph.
Michaels Avatar
April 14, 2017 at 5:12 AM
Wow! - great write. Very powerful imagery. Best of luck in the contest! Regards, John.
Pettit Avatar
April 13, 2017 at 5:50 PM
Five short lines that collectively convey a great meaning of the word.
Andresen Avatar
April 11, 2017 at 1:33 PM
- An outstanding poem, Joseph - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 11, 2017 at 12:13 AM
WOW, a brilliant entry from you. If it is not on the list,I will be VERY surprised!! Excellent metaphors.
Vaso Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 9:11 PM
Joseph, this is a very beautiful Tanka, the words flow so well!
Callus Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 11:08 AM
Love, kisses and sweet whispers are excellent ingredients for a romantic evening, Joseph! Well done! // paul
Devonshire Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 10:17 AM
A very romantic scene, Joseph. Your brush created a lovely image.
Daniel Avatar
April 10, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Beautifully sweet, Joseph:)
Ball Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 9:38 AM
WoW! Beautifully done. Great emotion and such a romantic feel to it. Loved it. God Bless and a big 7 from me. JB
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2017 at 7:38 AM
oh how beautiful and romantic are your lines Jospeh:-) love the imagery of the shadows meandering embracing their silhouettes:-) hugs Jan xx
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