At The Horizon

A secret it is, but
When I feel love rise,
From leg wearying
Mountains, the moon
Sets out, and so do I.
-Poet Ki no Tsurayuki

My heart fluttered there
In your moon glow silhouette
At the horizon-
Ethereal desire
Welcomed the still dark night

Author notes

Poet Ki no Tsurayuki- for the first part

A contest entry

A love Letter in Tanka Form by Draig aine. 800 points, ended December 18, 2008, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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michaeline
December 5, 2008

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This is really good I like your way of expression.Beautifully written and well thought out.Good luck to you in the contest.Hope you win.
Draig aine
December 5, 2008

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well done
At the horizon-
Ethereal desire

very evocative great write captures the essence of the poem well
- Mary O
  December 5, 2008
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  Thank you so much
  ~Mary O
- - Draig aine
    December 5, 2008
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    most welcome