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7/22/2026 Poetry Wheel Challenge

Telling Mirror

full-blown ruby-red
reflects winter’s chill and woe
wanders past mirror
in dark home, queen ponders snow
preps duplicitous apples
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 3:06 PM
😊nicely penned Tanka
Rodrigues Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Thanks!
Gibbons Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Awesome tanka Kim it's sheer magic hugzzz <3
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Thank you, dear Dorothy!
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Love the imagery!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Thank you, Karen!
Hind Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
under the snow's surface, apples? amazing metaphor, the whole Tanka is stunning
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Kauffman Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Wonderful writing, Kim. This tanka is so full of striking images. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I appreciate your comment! Thank you, Sam!
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