rain

Carpe Diem Tanka Splendor #3 rain


the parched earth
longs for the sound of thunder
storm clouds gather
throbbing with desire
moisture enters Mother Earth

©  petra domina

Thanks to Chèvrefeuille for daily prompts on 

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI



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  1. Yamini MacLeanNovember 4, 2016 at 4:15 AM

    Hari OM
    Nature's lust... YAM xx

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    1. JaniceNovember 4, 2016 at 3:05 PM

      Well, the prompt encouraged mystery and depth. 'Fraid there was not much mystery to this one. janice xx

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  2. ChèvrefeuilleNovember 4, 2016 at 11:49 PM

    Chapeau Janice, what a wonderful tanka ... and there is a kind of sensuality hidden in it.

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    1. JaniceNovember 5, 2016 at 12:00 AM

      Thank you, Kristjaan. My touch is not as delicate as are yours. Am working harder on the subtle approach.

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    2. Kim M. RussellNovember 6, 2016 at 5:48 AM

      Yes, very sensual!

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    3. JaniceNovember 8, 2016 at 6:41 PM

      Yes, it was an attempt to push my comfort zone with the poetry and prose.

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