Oh, I do love those last two lines - they lift the tanka beyond mere description.

September 22, 2013 at 9:09 AM

It was interesting to go to Toad's site and read about Tanka poetry. I had never heard about it before.
I think you hit a home run!

September 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM

that is really wonderful.

September 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM

I too like the last two lines, to keep summer as long as I can in my hand ~

September 22, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Gail, I had to chuckle about your THINGS NOT TO DO WEARING FLIP-FLOPS. FYI...never wear shorts when weed eating tall brush or those darn chiggers will eat you alive!...:)JP

September 22, 2013 at 9:42 AM

"keep green warm forever" beautiful

September 22, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Fall is okay, but spring and summer are my favorites.

You did this very well. Very well.

Have a terrific day. :)

September 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Once again, I liked!

September 22, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Like it! Sure you won't miss the humidity?

September 22, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Love this one and i am thinking there are many people that feel this way..

September 22, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Just made me feel nice to read this. Love the photo Gail lol

September 22, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Sometimes I think no training is a good thing. Untrained is also unspoiled. And uncontrived.

JMHO of course. I love your poems.

=)

September 22, 2013 at 11:55 AM

It is line of wanting I enjoyed most. Thanks for participating.

September 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM

I think we can all identify with that poem.
Lynne x

September 22, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Lots of Autumn poems in the air. Enjoyed yours :)

September 22, 2013 at 1:59 PM

you have such a gift with these poetry challenges.....you go girl. This one really speaks to me.

September 22, 2013 at 3:07 PM

This was so tender and romantic! I'm swooning :D

September 22, 2013 at 8:11 PM

I want to "hold" green too! This is nice.

September 23, 2013 at 7:43 AM

Gorgeous picture and a cute little piece to go with it. :)

September 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM