stepping in a stony path
love pushes her on
consequences forgotten
love always remains the key
The Expected One
1860
painting by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Museum: Bavarian State Painting Collections) wikidata.org
https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2023/05/02/tankatuesday-ekphrastic-poetry-challenge-no-318/
The Bag Lady 
I’d say you’ve achieved tanka perfection, Cheryl ❤
Much love,
David
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Thanks David☺️
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Absolutely beautiful 💜
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This is a lovely love poem!
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Thank you
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You are welcome!
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Lovely verse Cheryl ❤️
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Thanks again
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This is so true to life, Cheryl. I can see this happening every single time. Great take on the prompt!
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Thank you
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She better hide that prayer book before that rendezvous! Lol! Great poem, Cheryl!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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I’m curious as to why you think she’s holding a prayer book ☺️. And love your perspective also.
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I just figured with it being painted in 1860 and her style of clothing and with the book looking as if it is black, I thought maybe she was coming from church. Off in the distance, I think I see a white building, which could have been a church. That’s just where my head went, I guess. 🙂
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Okie doke
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I agree it’s fun to see how prompts are individually interpreted.
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Very nice
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You know that is exactly how it happens, a conscious setting aside of any consequences for the sake of love. Beautiful poem!
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Thanks very much
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You’re welcome, Cheryl.
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