Translated into Chinese by Chen-ou Liu:
I carry
an ocean within
my pocket . . .
this blue lace agate
etched with ancient tides
Honourable Mention
2018 Fleeting Words Tanka Competition
Chen-ou Liu's Comments:
An implicit simile is effectively established between L2 and L4 in this visually and emotionally evocative and symbolically rich tanka.
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