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neth jones Jul 2020
night expands darker
ideas flood us foolish
an invasive ink
pen scratches dishevelled page
an irrelevant writ dries
Second line originally had the word  'flooding' which made the syllable count one too many. I was also suggested to change the forth line. Here is an alternate ...

night expands darker
ideas flood us foolish
an invasive ink
gags upon dishevelled page
an irrelevant writ dries
neth jones Jul 2020
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my spry    greedy eye
consumes villainous input
unnecessary
(to nurse in this thirsty mode)
beauty    is available
anti Tanka
Renée Brookes Jul 2020
A flower’s beauty,
may blossom remarkably,
in harsh conditions;
plugging the funnel: nurture,
in light of one’s true nature.
neth jones Jul 2020
(#10)

My friend gets published
fans himself with magazine
printed on the face
I feel joy at his good work
no impeding jealousy
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