My thanks to the judge, an'ya, for her lovely commentary!
unopened cones
on silvered jack pines
at rest until
the fire's passion gives
their seed to the wind
2nd Place
2024 Fleeting Words Tanka Competition
Judging Commentary:
Yet another fine tanka by Debbie Strange of Canada takes a strong second place. In judging this contest I looked for "waka-like" entries and hers was a definite winner. The first line "unopened cones" rather than just saying "pine cones" caught my attention. Debbie has a way of turning her tanka in line 3 and skillfully completing it in the final line.
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