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Woven Worlds Tanka/Prose Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Suzette Richards

Third Place

A cautionary tale

Dryads means mushrooms

Reference “A Poison Tree” by William Blake

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A world arises as dryad clusters of interlaced oysteruos flair umbrellas fairies from sunburst orb piercing rays. Vast umbra fae churn soil into a sea of plush fungi filigree in midst fields blanketed with lush evergreen forestry. Highland's spore-bearing rush wild, elevating charm. The gloaming illumination, an alternate universe climaxes as Jinns grant wishes to intermesh the electric event, an aesthetic landscape strawberry capped stems with white polka dot sprinkles! pixie’s apple bright garden toadstool suspects virulence

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Suzette Richards

Date: 4/5/2024 1:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your third place win, Anaya, with this tour de force where you gave us a tantalising glimpse of an alternate universe peopled by the little folk. Your sustained theme of the flora (e.g. mushrooms) won the day, as did the seamless transition between the prose and tanka by employing the continuation technique. The final line in the tanka with its reference to poison, contrasted well with the mood set in the description of the external world. It made me read the tanka prose again when I realised that everything is not as it seems at first glance.

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/5/2024 8:34:00 AM

Thank you, Suzette yes you got it...pixies protect themselves with mushrooms poison and the mushrooms make for perfect umbrellas for the umbra fae! I enjoyed both my woven worlds immensely. I had the seamless transition going for me, lol. Thank you, the best challenge, yet!

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 4/2/2024 5:47:00 AM

i'm loving the psychedelic, trippy vibe of this one! my kinda writing lol hope it does well for you in the contest - i would certainly place it highly :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 4/2/2024 7:37:00 AM

Thank you, Charlotte! Means a lot from you. :D

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/17/2024 10:31:00 AM

60 words exactly ! Perfect entry. This is amazing. Fascinating read, love the mushrooms, its perfect in every way. Has to be a winner !

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/17/2024 10:46:00 AM

Thanks, Wen! It wasn't at first 87 or so words, trimmed. I think it's better now, I'm learning. XO

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/15/2024 6:02:00 PM

Dear Anaya, such a mesmerizing journey of imagery and imagination. The way you piece together elements of nature and fantasy creates a rich and enchanting landscape. Each line is filled with vibrant descriptions that transport me the reader to a world of magic and wonder. I love how your words evoke a sense of awe and fascination, inviting us to explore the depths of your creative vision. Anaya a very captivating journey through woven worlds of fantasy and beauty. - Blessings, Daniel

I Am Anaya
Date: 3/15/2024 6:48:00 PM

Daniel, this piece is about fairies who possess a planet of poisonous illuminating mushrooms, they use to protect themselves if anyone takes a bite, hence, "apple bright" as in William Blakes meaning death. A fantasy world. Thank you for your visit, glad you enjoyed! Warm wishes ~Anaya