The prompt words this week are smoke and veil. They fit in beautifully with a particular character in my book : Book 1 – The Curse of Time – The Bloodstone which I am currently formatting with a planned release date to be confirmed this August…
The particular character I have in mind looks a bit like the young man in the photo below…. I shall be doing a character interview post soon.
Photo courtesy of my keen photographer daughter Georgina. Thank you to J. English, (media studies, drama student,) for agreeing to be our model!
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I love this poem it is just the perfect take!
Thank you Willow. I spent a lot of time getting this right, had several versions of it before I felt it read okay. So appreciate your comment. 🙂
Marje! I got goosebumps!! This was excellent and perfect for your book. One of your best! You captured the essence of Ryder perfectly!! I would use this Tanka for book promotion for sure!!! <3
Thank you Colleen. I spent ages on the last line – I really struggled with that! So I am so glad you thought it captured Ryder so well. Will definitely use this for book promotion. 🙂
Perfect words for the perfect photo, in the poem challenge.. 🙂 have a beautiful weekend to come Marje..
Hugs Sue x
Thank you so much Sue, very kind. A lovely weekend to you too. 🙂 x
Enjoy 🙂 <3
Very interesting Tanka Marje. This combination could be the new approach to anti smoking? young women are taking it up here in growing numbers
Yes, I really can’t see the appeal Denis. But, I’ve never been a smoker. Sadly, by the time they realise the damage of smoking they will be hooked. :Unfortunately m brother still smokes but my hubby gave up years ago after witnessing his dad’s battle with emphysema.
That was truly vivid, Colleen. I physically drew back. Well done. Hugs.
Thanks Teagan glad you liked my Tanka. Colleen’s poetry prompt is great fun.
Creepy yet enticing – yes, love the poem.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Wow! Powerful tanka, Marje and wonderfully dark! Brilliantly descriptive in just a few words: ‘Like burnt rubbish, smoke and fear’ …terrific! The photograph matches perfectly and your daughter is very skilled in her art. Is this something she wants to take on further and work with?
Thank you so much Annika. There will be a lot of Tanka in the book, so I’m glad you enjoyed this one, which I probably will use for promotional purposes. Georgina intends to further her photography and media studies at University level, so I am giving her every opportunity I can. She is helping me with character photos, my author photos and also will be working on a book trailer for me later on.
Well done. Congratulations on being Colleen’s featured poet–and congratulations to your daughter, too!
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Thank you for the link, I popped over to see your blog. Nice to read some of your poetry. 🙂
I love this Marje, such an original take, and the photo was perfect too! 🙂
Thank you so much Judy, really appreciate your kind comment. 🙂
Congratulations on being the chosen one. Much deserved. Riveting tanka, Marje. <3
Thank you Olga, so kind of you. 🙂