R.S.
agony of birth
New life awaits an entry
watching the old fall
labor pain with pangs of guilt
cyclic awareness precedes
M.L.
blustery evening
Leaves roll across the street
crinkling underfoot
R.S.
dark wombs conceal life
nurture future energy
Who will rule the world?
stories yet to be written
light sky’s imagination
M.L.
beneath starry skies
darkness punctuated by
glowing candelabras
R.S.
interactive books
shaping options from wet clay
each button transforms
raw imminent potential
new planets in the making
M.L.
gay laughter fades
a glowing moon rises
…whispering fog

So beautiful ❤️💜🍂🍂🍁
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Thank you so much!
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The contrast between what is waxing and what is waning enriches Melissa’s words. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe!
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love all the stanzas. Priceless.
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Thanks a ton, Selma!
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I’m struck by how your tankas pulse with creation, Reena — “raw imminent potential” feels alive with mystery. 🌘
~David
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Thanks a ton, David!
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*hug*
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Wow! Beautifully done, Reena.
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Thank you so much, Eugi!
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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I like your blending of an inner world with the outer world. Very creative use of the prompt haiku. I especially love your third stanza.
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Thank you, Melissa! Glad you found it worthy of the prompt lines.
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This is so well written Reena
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Thank you so much!
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You’re most welcome
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This is just amazing, Reena. Each one of these collaborations has been different even though we’re using the same prompts. Excellent writing!! 💟
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Thank you so much, Colleen!
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