October

Wood nymphs flittering;
All faerie wood emblazon;
Day lends length to night,
Impish pumpkins flicker winks;
As cats creep shadowed black.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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July 16, 2009 at 3:41 AM
Claire it has been a while since you posted here at the Soup. You are missed. Hope all is well. Love, Carol
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October 18, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Nicely done, Claire. This wonderful Tanka is imaginative and embodies a spooky storybook feel to it! Congrats on your win in Kristin's contest. Peace always, John
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October 13, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Another win for you Claire !! Congratulations on a true mastery of the form and a winner in Kristin's contest. You've really captured the time change and everything ... smile ...
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October 12, 2008 at 2:15 PM
I like the whimsical feel of this poem. Nice use of personification. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Kristin's contest! Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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October 12, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations Claire on your win in Kristin's contest! Well done! Love, Shar
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October 1, 2008 at 1:12 PM
Beautifully done Tanka...A little mystery along with the sense of autumn! ~Carrie
Winter Avatar
October 1, 2008 at 12:29 PM
You've captured the magic of October. Enchanting. Awesome Tanka. Love, Shar
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