Scalding Passion

Scraping screaming skin 
with the very softest touch;
A deceptive thief,
so soothing filled with aloe;
Poison passion is scalding.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Greenhough Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 7:19 PM
Poem reminds me of a boomerang. It start and ends with the same message. I love how you wove this tanka together.
Udaeta Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 9:58 PM
I’m so glad you like it. Thank you.
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