Maturity


Rosebud so compressed

impatiently, your fullness

labors to unfold . . .

How short the ripened glory

before your tired petals fall.


June 28, 2020

Contest: Strand Completely New (2)
Sponsor: Brian Strand
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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 8:44 PM
A beautiful tanka that you have composed, my dear friend, Sandra, I am glad that it was recognized and worthy to achieve a 1st Place win -- Aloha~@William
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