Blackbirds utter gloom
speak in murmurations
grey blots out sunlight
blurs definition – pencil
contemplates early nightfall.
(Tanka and sketch by yours truly)
Blackbirds utter gloom
speak in murmurations
grey blots out sunlight
blurs definition – pencil
contemplates early nightfall.
(Tanka and sketch by yours truly)
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Amazing post
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Thanks so much!
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Sketch and writing compliment each other. Lovely!
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Thanks so much!
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A creative double each embodying the other with an awareness of the dark.
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Thanks Paul. Profound words.
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Pleasure indeed VJ
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I love them both! “Murmurations” is a great word. I should try to use it.
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It’s wonderful isn’t it! Thanks.
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Your poem is a perfect capture of the image, VJ.
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Thanks Eugi.
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Most welcome.
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You never cease to amaze me with your skill: from brevity to depth to word choice and beauty. Took my writerly breath away. Great post!
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You are awesome! Thanks Benjamin
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This phrase will be in my head all day: “pencil contemplates early nightfall”
Love it!
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Thanks Betty.
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Hope you are staying safe – Texas is all over our news because of the numbers of coronavirus cases.
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Pencil captures the mood of the poem. Very effective.
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome!
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A dance both inspiring and yet foreboding. Your words and drawing captures that feeling.
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Thanks Heather.
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You are welcome.
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Lovely and a beautiful sketch too! 🥰
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Thanks Christine!
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Both complement each other well V.J!
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Thanks Radhika.
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