warm light on cool night
released by stirring embers
sparks fly, lift skyward
swallowed by blanket of stars
stirring thoughts of far places
Frank Tassone’s #Haikai Challenge #51:Milky Way
Image source: © Juan Carlos Casado via Astronomy Picture of the Day
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Lovely Ken. I like the image of sparks flying up to be “swallowed by blankets of stars.”
When I saw this prompt, I knew you’d like it. 🙂
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Thank you, Merril. I had the scene in my mind as soon as I saw the prompt.
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🙂
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I’ll be looking for that blanket of stars tonight…(K)
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It’s there, though the city lights may mask it!
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This is so beautiful. What an image you created with your words!!!
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Thank you, Hélène. 🙂
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Nice work Ken. The firelight goes up and burns out while the stars keep glowing.!
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Thank you, Dwight.
One of my fondest memories is sitting outdoors by the fire while visiting my parents in the country.
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Magical imagery in your words.
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The words compliment the photo.
The photo looks like a magical portal just waiting for the right key…
which could be a poetic verse such as the one you have offered 🙂
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That’s a nice thought. Thank you.
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #1 (9/17/18): Ken’s latest #tanka for my current #haikai challenge!
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A radiant tanka, Ken!
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Thanks, Lynn.
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