She raises her foot to meet his sharp gaze
yet her trust fails to see the looming threat
She fails to see the support underground
people wish well, but fear the bayonet
His manner spells danger, he’ll get his way
pretends to kiss, wants to intimidate
she has time to loosen his deathly grip
jump out, be rescued rather than regret
Written for Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge – Ekphrastic
The poetry form chosen is Blason
Image Credit: Willow
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Reena, you’ve opened my eyes. Well done!
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Thanks! ☺️ You saw something different the second time.
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Wow! Never saw this. Will look again.
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Try giving a different interpretation each time 😀😀
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Wow! That was powerful, Reena! Loved it! 🙂
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Thank you, Yvette!
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You’ve inspired me to try a new form, Ma’am. That’s a wonderful interpretation of the photo prompt. 🙂
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Wishing you the best of creativity…
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You’ve captured a lot with the one image– very powerful!
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Thank you so much!
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Very nice take on it! Tender kisses would tend to distract from danger. A new form to look up and try!
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Thank you, Lisa!
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Reena this is excellent. I’ve not tried this form (Blason) but you’ve certainly mastered it. The 8 or 10 syllable count is something I like. I think you captured the imagery in this statue well! 💜
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Thank you so much, Colleen!
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sexy weapon
tarpon marlin
not barracuda tho
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That’s amazing that you saw all that , very impressive 💜
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The man’s expression does not look amicable.
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It’s all in the eye of the beholder isn’t it 💜
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True that 😂
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Interesting
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Thanks!
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Pleasure
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