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The Darker the Berry

dark berries of vine, quench up this overdue thirst. sweet juices, divine, rest on my deserted tongue, colour me, how you desire. 07 August 2022 'Your thoughts on Blackberries' Poetry Contest Sponsored by Matt Caliri 57577 syllable count

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Terry Miller

Date: 9/9/2022 5:30:00 AM

Congratulations, a great Tanka!

Izintombi Zamambo
Date: 9/9/2022 5:42:00 AM

Thank you Terry, God bless xx

Constance La France

Date: 9/8/2022 2:08:00 PM

Izi, wonder poem, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in the contest _peace and tranquility ~

Izintombi Zamambo
Date: 9/8/2022 2:55:00 PM

Thank you so much Contance La France!!! God bless you!!! xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/8/2022 10:46:00 AM

dark berries of vine - mysterious, deep, mystical. Congratulations!

Izintombi Zamambo
Date: 9/8/2022 11:51:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim, much appreciated. God bless xx

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/8/2022 9:08:00 AM

Great Tanka on such a delicious and tempting fruit. Congratulations!

Izintombi Zamambo
Date: 9/8/2022 9:48:00 AM

Thank you so much Christuraj!! God bless you!!!

Matt Caliri

Date: 9/8/2022 8:48:00 AM

Congrats on placing 4th out of 37 in my blackberry poem contest! Love the last line, and the rhythm of this piece leading up to it. Succinct, yet potent.

Izintombi Zamambo
Date: 9/8/2022 8:51:00 AM

I thought there were no placements?? I've been checking but still nothing. But nonetheless, it's much appreciated! Thank you for the opportunity, God bless!!!