One Look

one look and i knew
the attraction was fatal
infatuation
would grow into devotion
and i’d never find a cure
 


AP: 3rd place 2022

Submitted on May 19, 2021 for contest TANKA sponsored by M.L. KISER  -  RANKED 2ND
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Kendrick Avatar
June 7, 2021 at 5:10 AM
Enjoyed reading this creative work. Way to go. Congrats on your winner. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 5:21 PM
wow, this is SO amazing. A fave for me!!
Gauthier Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 7:58 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea ~
Merryman Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 4:36 PM
Beautiful words and beautiful sentiment! Congrats on your win, Line! Blessings, Kim M
Gauthier Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 7:58 PM
Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated ~
Roper Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 3:29 PM
Congratulations on your win, Line , in M.L Tanka poetry contest. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3
Gauthier Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 7:53 PM
Thank you very much, Eve ~
Alex Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Very Creative. Congratulations!
Gauthier Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 2:54 PM
Thanks, Christuraj ~
Kauffman Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 9:43 AM
So romantically creative Line! Love all the words that point us to "love sickness" that grows into a lifetime love. So well done. Congratulations on your win. Blessings!
Gauthier Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 2:54 PM
Thank you very much, Sam ~
Mcguire Avatar
July 16, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Love at first sight is real!
Gauthier Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 5:25 AM
For sure. Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Timothy.
Andresen Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 11:08 AM
- Lovely tanka, Line :) - Best wishes in the contest and hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM
Thank you, Sunshine. Most appreciated.
Man Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 11:00 PM
LG.. your romantic tanka rockd; every line an appealing winner!
Gauthier Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 6:24 AM
Thank you so much, LM, for your most appreciated visit and comment.
Talbot Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 4:10 PM
Very nice, a winner for me! Mick
Gauthier Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 10:08 PM
Thank you, Mick. Most appreciated.
Coulstock Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Who would want a cure?I love this and everything it means.Thank you Line.
Gauthier Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 10:09 PM
Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, Sylvia. Most appreciated.
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