Tanka Journal poet

Jody Larson

In their own words

Jody Larson is an emerging poet who grew up in Salt Lake City and now lives near Clearwater, Florida. Issue #5 was Jody's first appearance in Tanka Journal.

Waves of your kissesWash over me, pressing likeThe incoming tide–Strong enough to take me down,Dragging away my resolve.

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it's an odd feelingyielding and firm all at onceyour lips against mineand my legs almost give wayyet I'm strong as a mountain

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rare steak and red wineour camp not seen by rangersLamb’s Canyon, hiding,pines whispering about usthe creek keeping our secrets

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