Debbie Guzzi Poet Tanka

The Resurrection

death, to life, flares fire
sweetest pine-pitch springs skyward
sparks prance on sap hiss
twigs crumble crunch with flames kiss
yellow lapping tongues lick

contest: Wow Me in Five Lines

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen August 11, 2010 at 1:45 AM Wow! No wonder you place so well in this one. Very nice.

Carrie Richards July 27, 2010 at 2:51 PM So descriptive and wonderful! Love this terrific poem.......can almost whiff the pine scent of this one! Congratulations on your win!! O:)

Carol Sunshine Brown July 27, 2010 at 6:51 AM Congratulations Deb on your win in Brian Strand's contest "High Fives" . Love, Carol

Brandee Augustus July 26, 2010 at 6:30 PM Nice!!!!! Very imaginative! Congratulations

Elaine George July 26, 2010 at 8:37 AM Wow! The images, sounds and colours in this Tanka are incredible, Deb. Congratulations on your win. Love, Lainie

Barbara Gorelick July 25, 2010 at 7:08 PM Congrats Deb on your fine "firey" poem being a winner. BG

Gareth Stockwood May 9, 2009 at 2:49 PM brilliant verse really enjoyed this one well done ....... from gareth

Edward Orozco May 7, 2009 at 5:38 PM Awesome imagery! - jeremiah

Laura Mckenzie May 7, 2009 at 4:03 PM interesting write filled with good imagery I love the last line! Laura :)

Diane Christian May 7, 2009 at 12:10 PM AMEN TO THIS WRITE MY FRIEND ITS A GREAT WRITE, GOD BLESS FROM DIANE