Here's the tanka and some comments from Kirsten Cliff.
by the fireplace
the crackle of our laughter
melting into a dream
only the winter moon knows
how long is forever
This reminds me so much of hubby and I these winter evenings sitting by the fire that I loved it from its first reading. “only the winter moon knows/ how long is forever” - extremely poignant, and excellent imagery. You have a great tanka future, Chrissi!
I wasn't sure if I could submit a tanka worthy of any praise when I first heard of her contest. I've mostly written haiku, and I hardly remember what I've read when I browsed the website Tanka Online a long time ago. I'm glad I gave it a shot, anyway, because after being inspired by all the entries submitted before mine, I slowly remembered how much tanka tugs at my heart strings. It makes me take a peek of a poet's thoughts and feelings. It also allows me as a writer to be more open and vulnerable. There's something about it that keeps me more in touch with my emotions.
I wasn't sure if I could submit a tanka worthy of any praise when I first heard of her contest. I've mostly written haiku, and I hardly remember what I've read when I browsed the website Tanka Online a long time ago. I'm glad I gave it a shot, anyway, because after being inspired by all the entries submitted before mine, I slowly remembered how much tanka tugs at my heart strings. It makes me take a peek of a poet's thoughts and feelings. It also allows me as a writer to be more open and vulnerable. There's something about it that keeps me more in touch with my emotions.
I'm very pleased to receive this special mention. It's a great inspiration! I can't wait to read some more stunning tanka and create my own in the future.
Thank you, Kirsten, for all the encouragement and support.
Thank you, Kirsten, for all the encouragement and support.
