he gave me

This is an Ekphrastic tanka, written to present my take on one of Anne Geddes' lovely baby photographs.

 

 

 

 

he gave me

a bouquet of tulips

in early spring

peeking from each blossom

a baby not yet born

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Publication credit: "Ribbons: Tanka Society of America Journal" July 2010
Genre: Ekphrastic tanka
Graphic credit: Anne Geddes

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

What a beautiful poem to accompany such a precious photograph. Anne Geddes is such a talent and so are you.

[Gleb Zavlanov]

A very interesting poem. Very creative with the analogy you used about the tulip and the new born. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the new born represents a new hope and a new start to a hopefully everlasting relationship. Great write!

[Lyn Anderson]

This is so beautiful. You are a master of this form.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, again, KL. I really only write tanka these days. I've had to concentrate on just one form since I have so little time to write and like to send them out for publication which means they have to be practically perfect. Not easy on a condensed time budget. I really appreciate your taking the time to read my work.

[Great Aunt Astri]

A very clever poem, or should I say Tanka. I am not familiar with the tanka format. I must look it up and have a go myself.

[DrD]

What a beautful thought. I really like this sort of thing and it takes a very sensitive person to bring it into words. Excellent, Joyce.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Dr. I appreciate very much your review and your poetry.

[Mark Heathcote]

This amusing and sweet to-boot, Joyce. :)

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Less is more, they say. And here, these few words speak so much. :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Blue. See you have a new pen name. I like it, but then, I liked the old one, too. I appreciate your stopping by to leave you very nice thouhts on this one.

[Clara]

Such a sweet write, Joyce. :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Lola. Your words mean a lot to me and I appreciate your encouragement.

[Pollai]

This is a very nice one Joyce, really sweet one thats short yet strong

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thank you, Pollai. I appreciate your taking the time to read and review my poem. Your thoughts mean a lot to me.

[Jack...]

Wonderful words to this fun Anne Geddes photo. I loved this one Joyce. Beautifull penned Tanka.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Jack. I do appreicate your stopping by to let me know your thoughts. It means a lot to me!