Izintombi Zamambo Poet Tanka

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 September 9, 2022 at 5:30 AM Congratulations, a great Tanka! Izintombi Zamambo September 9, 2022 at 5:42 AM Thank you Terry, God bless xx

Constance La France September 8, 2022 at 2:08 PM Izi, wonder poem, beautifully penned and congratulations on your win in the contest _peace and tranquility ~ Izintombi Zamambo September 8, 2022 at 2:55 PM Thank you so much Contance La France!!! God bless you!!! xx

Kim Rodrigues September 8, 2022 at 10:46 AM dark berries of vine - mysterious, deep, mystical. Congratulations! Izintombi Zamambo September 8, 2022 at 11:51 AM Thank you so much Kim, much appreciated. God bless xx

Christuraj Alex September 8, 2022 at 9:08 AM Great Tanka on such a delicious and tempting fruit. Congratulations! Izintombi Zamambo September 8, 2022 at 9:48 AM Thank you so much Christuraj!! God bless you!!!

Matt Caliri September 8, 2022 at 8:48 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 September 8, 2022 at 8:51 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!!!