By Scott Bailey © 2018
When the fire goes out
The heat is dissipated
Darkness falls again
Only then do the creatures
Of the night, find their solace

In response to COLLEEN’S WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 112, “COLD & SAFE,” #SYNONYMSONLY
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A tanka this week.

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Oooh, this is lovely with such a creepy undertone.
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What a lovely Tanka, Scott. The photo is great too! 😀
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Thank you
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