On Beauty

Fingers interlocked,

his eyes wander still to the

young woman in red -

we marvel at the Himba

girl absent of curly hair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 6:50 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Arnisha. Hope you have a great day. Love, Carol
Paxman Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 11:44 AM
:)
Long Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 4:23 PM
This is a good write on a Tanka poem, I enjoyed reading it.
Paxman Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 11:44 AM
:)
Grisetti Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 3:48 PM
A well crafted tanka. Is Himba an African tribe?
Paxman Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Yes it is! ...Northern Namibia. Thanks :)
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