General Poetry posted June 28, 2018


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A Tanka for the contest

Tanka (bare as newborn skin)

by tfawcus

bare as newborn skin 
faceless rolls of papyrus 
infanticide shown 
in Egyptian hieroglyphs 
yellow stains of history



Tanka Poetry Contest contest entry

Recognized


Revised version, following a helpful review and advice from Pantygynt.
The image is for illustrative purposes only. The poem is not intended to be based on the hieroglyphics shown.
Pays one point and 2 member cents.


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