Nette Onclaud Poet Tanka

While Buds Drift

night touches wind, gold

      buds drifting off from laced hems

         in slow procession,

     while twirl of frothy breeze cloaks...

 my desolate autumn view.



Contest: 4 or 5 LINE POEM

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Edward Ibeh December 3, 2017 at 10:29 PM Congratulations on top placing, Nette! Well deserved...

Andrea Dietrich December 2, 2017 at 8:09 PM So gorgeous, nette. Congrats on the number one win.

James Inman December 1, 2017 at 9:10 PM Beautiful images Nette.

Janice Canerdy December 1, 2017 at 8:01 AM I REALLY like this one, Nette--CONGRATS! Janice

Janice Canerdy December 1, 2017 at 7:58 AM I REALLY like this one, Nette--CONGRATS! Janice

Kim Rodrigues December 1, 2017 at 7:36 AM A lovely image, Nette! Congratulations!

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 10:58 AM Nette, Congrats on your "Fragment Of Life" win. Luv ~LINDA~

Suzanne Delaney March 9, 2016 at 7:58 PM Congrats, Nette: always a delight to read your poems. Hugs, SuZ

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 8, 2016 at 10:21 PM Delightful poetry nette.. congrats on big win!

Susan Gentry March 8, 2016 at 6:34 AM Congratulations on your win! Excellent imagery.

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2016 at 3:35 PM Beautiful, Nette. I sure do hope you have gotten my mail! Congrats on a fine win.

Carly Lalion March 7, 2016 at 11:36 AM I hope to write as well as you. Congratulations to a fav poet!

Beautiful Scars March 7, 2016 at 8:26 AM Nette, perfect for this contest and congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Eve Roper March 3, 2016 at 5:47 PM Love the imagery you've painted with your beautiful words. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Daver Austin February 28, 2016 at 9:52 AM Beauty in desolation. I also try to ease my gut feeling. Yes. This says something worth while. Love, daver

Elaine George February 28, 2016 at 9:25 AM I see it so clearly, Nette. Sure to top Linda's list. Elaine

Kelly Deschler February 27, 2016 at 9:29 PM A brief but lovely view of autumn that takes me right back to my favorite season... Wonderful writing, Nette! Good luck in the contest!

Charmaine Chircop February 27, 2016 at 9:34 AM Exceptional tanka dear Nette. Have a great weekend.

Arthur Vaso February 26, 2016 at 9:56 PM Beautiful imagery and beautiful Tanka! :)

CayCay Godwin February 26, 2016 at 8:39 PM Beautiful ... CayCay

Paul Callus February 26, 2016 at 3:49 PM Poetically beautiful....great imagery accompanied by a slight vein of sadness. ~ Regards // paul

Norma Arana February 26, 2016 at 2:54 PM Moved by this! The softness in the melancholic air of your eloquent poem is compelling!

Manny Paras February 26, 2016 at 1:24 PM Impressed by the haunting glide of poetic feelings. A beauty to read you!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 26, 2016 at 11:56 AM - ..... In silence I read .....and...... I enjoy reading ....... it is beautiful, Nette :) - Good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian February 26, 2016 at 11:33 AM Buds drifting off from laced hems....what imagery...it's beyond my ability to write like this. Lovely dear...Good luck

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