The dawn fog settles
Honour-bound, two figures stand
Their fates soon revealed
Both fell in thunderous fire
Bittersweet, the lady faints
A tanka for Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Bittersweet
1994ever 
A sad scenario. I’ve read of dueling practices in old historical romances
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It makes me think about the things that we consider normal today and how they will be seen in the future.
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I’m sure some of them are extremely silly
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Wow! An action packed tanka. Well done, Shaun!
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Thanks Eugi 🙏
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You’re most welcome, Shaun.
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Great poem, Shaun! Interesting take on the prompt, for sure!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Thank you! 🙏
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