Twilight’s Chromatic Storm (a Tanka)

Last night’s twilight carried a strange chromatic weight — colours deepening, clouds gathering, the horizon holding its breath. And on this cold winter evening, that same wintry mood returned and shaped the Tanka below





Twilight’s Chromatic Storm
(a Tanka)


Dark Ominous clouds
Growl along the horizon
Then suddenly howl
Over trees and open fields
Dumping sharp, icy black pearls





And in the fading light, as twilight settles, the storm’s voice drifts into song.




Ivor Steven ©  July 2026

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G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.

21 thoughts on “Twilight’s Chromatic Storm (a Tanka)”

    1. Sorry I’m a bit late, it’s been a bit cold for old poet, and Frankie … we are both moving slowly like winter snails, we are both getting older … and thank you for all of wonderful words, Carolyn (((HUGS))) 🐶🌝🥰💙📘🌏🎵

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