Five Fantasy Tanka Poems
he spies through the trees
the maiden and unicorn
dare he break their spell
she kneels beside the creature
both pure as crystal waters
the maiden and unicorn
dare he break their spell
she kneels beside the creature
both pure as crystal waters
he whispers we live
dragon’s breath a low rumble
his touch anchors her
as they escape together
the cavern of gold and scales
two strangers enter
castle chamber lined in mirrors
they gaze into glass
no reflection do they see
enchantment reveals their truth
deep in twilight woods
glowing mushrooms lights her path
sings lost elven song
remembering her homeland
music mingles with magic
dragon nursery
tucked beneath a mountain keep
trembling hatchling
baby takes food from her palm
run before mother comes back
Wendy Van Camp writes science fiction, fantasy, historical regency, along with poetry and non-fiction essays. Her poetry and essays have appeared in Indie Author Magazine, Star*Line, Planetside, and Worlds of IF among others. Her books include an Austen Regency series, Letters From The Sea and her Elgin-nominated speculative poetry collection, The Planets, part of her Scifaiku Astropoetry series. Van Camp's talent has earned her nominations for the Elgin and Pushcart Prize, as well as being a finalist for the Rhysling, and Dwarf Star Awards. She was editor for the scifi poetry anthology series Eccentric Orbits, inaugural editor and creator of Anaheim Poetry Review, and was a guest editor for the SFPA's Eye to the Telescope. Wendy was named Anaheim Poet Laureate during (2022-2024). She is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, where she serves as Chair of the Poetry Committee and is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association.
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