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Tanka At the Sportsmens Bar

coloured bottles bob
to my eyes these are gemstones
light explodes in spumes
a sour flood warms my belly
in the wave of each fresh draught

drinking rainbows	
I am resting the dragon 
on wet glass
ice rocks crackle
day blends into night

first or last dog watch?
sitting at this bar – my pew
far away at sea
ship ahoy! Nubile sirens
eight bells ringing between decks



Inspired by the adventures of Keith Jackson AM and other friends 
27/11/2015

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 2/18/2016 1:57:00 AM
ENJOYED EVERY TANKA
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Date: 1/14/2016 9:38:00 PM
Michael, Awesome write, I really like this. Forever ** SKAT **
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