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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! Login to Reply 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 ~ Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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!!!