Smoldering heat quashed
Submerged in cool marsh water
‘Til distant sun dips
Midsummer darkness beckons
Rocking fine waterside chair
Shadows of the night
Tall reeds silhouette against
Star sparkled water
No cutting the grass out there
Immersed in protective brine
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 43
Sadje’s What do you see # 245
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You’ve done very well by merging the two challenges Jennifer. A wonderful poem. Thanks for joining in.
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Thank you, Sadje! 😊
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You’re welcome ☺️
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Jennifer, your double tanka are so expressive. I noticed the midsummer darkness is a bit different than at other times of the year. You describe it perfectly!
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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You’re most welcome. 🤗
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Your poem is so beautiful, Jennifer!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette!😊
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Summer is beautifully captured in your double tankas, Jennifer. 🌞
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Thank you, Gwen!😊
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I’m happy the grass found a place where humans can leave it alone. Such pretty imagery in this with
Shadows of the night
Tall reeds silhouette against
Star sparkled water
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Thank you, Lisa! 😊
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You’re welcome.
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