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Flowers of Spring

Frühlingsblumen / Flowers of Spring / Flores de primavera Tage sind länger Und Frühlingsblumen blühen In den Vorgärten An einer Linde am Fluss Klopft nur ein Specht seinen Takt Days are longer And spring flowers are blooming In the front gardens A linden tree by the river Only a woodpecker beats his beat Días son más largos Flores de primavera florescen En los jardines Un árbol de tilo al río Sólo un pájaro carpintero golpea a su ritmo

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/16/2011 6:29:00 AM

Coming back to this one again. I really like it, Gert!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 3/14/2011 5:26:00 PM

Hi Bert. This is our heart's desire as we are thawing out from out long winter in the midwest Longing to see the delicate lil yellow flowers of the Linden trees at the arboretum and the occasional sound of a woodpecker. Enjoyed. Gwendolen

Karen Croft

Date: 3/13/2011 11:21:00 AM

very nice poem and translating:-)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/13/2011 8:37:00 AM

We will be having and enjoying this scenario in a week or two Gert my friend.. a lovely fragrant piece on Spring and the sweet sights our eyes envision and our ears hear.. many woodpeckers in our trees surrounding our house.. they have their own band and brand of music luv.. happy Sunday ..my friend..

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/12/2011 8:02:00 PM

hello, Gert a wonderful poemwhat we believe is what we see... i enjoyed this one.. one day is what we have and hope for.. take care,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2011 4:14:00 PM

I loved the woodpecker image. So nice to see a new one of you up. Always enjoy your poetry. Luv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 3/12/2011 2:04:00 PM

Nice welcome to the pleasant summer, Gert

Jack Horne

Date: 3/12/2011 12:57:00 PM

I love this - especially written in three languages! I only have to see anything written in German and I'm back there in our favourite holiday destination - such a beautiful country and such a beautiful language. Jack : )

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 3/12/2011 11:32:00 AM

The quiet of spring day is interrupted by a woodpecker. :) Nice! Have a nice weekend yourself! Caroline.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 3/12/2011 11:13:00 AM

Hi Gert :) this sure is very uplifting- I love how that woodpecker makes this tanka so alive as well-- and I sure do hope that your arm won't bother you as much, sure do wish that whisky (aack I hope I spelled it right?) could have helped you more.. ingat lagi & Alles Gute --always a pleasure to read your writes & comments thank you :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/12/2011 10:26:00 AM

Finally the days ARE getting longer. Has spring finally arrived in Germany, Gert? I love the image of the woodpecker tapping on the tree. Thanks to you, I am noticing more similarities between Spanish and the little bit of French I studied. For example, jardine is French for garden and les fleurs (I think I spelled it correctly) is French for flowers. Beautiful images in your tanka, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/12/2011 10:08:00 AM

an array of beautiful tanka in different languages... do you have filipino blood in you, gert?.. your spanish is eloquent.. maganda!! thanks for your visit ; much appreciated... :) huggs, nette

Daver Austin

Date: 3/12/2011 9:58:00 AM

Sorry about your hand and arm, Gert. Keep thinking of spring flowers and in three languages. Makes the scene thrice as nice. Love, Dave

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/12/2011 9:43:00 AM

Ive always enjoyed your poems in multiple languages..Ive learned a few words that way..smile. Thank you for all your kind words this morning. BG