sibylline,
this ancient primal
rising, this
stillness that
strikes suddenly from the depths
of water and earth
A shadorma for Colleen’s #Tanka Tuesday, inspired by the photo, above, supplied by Vashti Q at The Writer Next Door.
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Oh, I like this! Ancient forces, stillness and movement.
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Thanks Merril. I think all reptiles are primal.
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Well said!
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A great poem, Kerfe. Almost creepy and quite mysterious.
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Thanks Robbie. That’s exactly the feeling the photo gave me.
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Ancient powers at work in your words, Kerfe. Excellent rhythm, as well. ❤
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Thanks Colleen.
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Such a good one! It lurks.
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Dark, lurking, and beautiful, Kerfe.
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Thanks Diana. There seems to be a lot of lurking about now….
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That’s for sure, making your poem particularly resonant!
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Thanks Liz!.
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Oh, you nailed it! I love your take on the prompt.
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Thank you!
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