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Creatures of the sky tanka: TTPC

creatures of the sky
preen within shallow marshlands
in pale shades of white
gathered from Winter’s first snow
cast over gossamer wings

Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge (TTPC)

SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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