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

[icelandicblue]

It is just so very beautiful. Tulips, just before they are ready to open have their own special aura. The babies in the pictures are just too sweet. The whole thing comes together splendidly.

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Anne, for this wonderful review. Even your review thoughts are poetic. Have a great day!

[wordman]

well you did a great job on this,just a few words says so much
ron

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, Ron. Less is more in my book. I really appreciate your reviews - they mean a lot to me.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Had you not mentioned Anne Geddes' photography, I'm not certain those darlin' little heads would have been that noticeable! How brilliantly you composed this, Joyce! The tanka is lovely!

[Joyce S. Greene]

Hard to make small things in photos clear in reduced versions, Kelly, but glad the mention helped a bit. Thanks for the wonderful review - your thoughts mean a lot to me.

[Baby Ricochet]

Great tanka Joyce.............

[Joyce S. Greene]

Thanks, BR. I appreciate your reviews very much.