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Just August

August's palette paints voluminous drifting clouds over fertile fields bursting with blooms bright and bold precious jewels of summer Date: August 9, 2022 For: Just August Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich Placed 2nd in contest Tanka: 5/7/5/7/7 Syllables verified on howmanysyllables.com

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Date: 8/23/2022 6:50:00 AM
I like your vivid illustrations. This too is very beautiful. Congratulations!
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/23/2022 10:11:00 AM
Thank you Christuraj, glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Date: 8/22/2022 8:17:00 PM
Back with congratulations, Paulette, well done~
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/23/2022 10:11:00 AM
And again, Thank You! :)Paulette
Date: 8/22/2022 2:02:00 PM
Congratulations on this win. A lovely write. Today, be blessed with your wonderful win...........
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/22/2022 2:15:00 PM
Hi Paula, thanks once again for your lovely comments. :)Paulette
Date: 8/21/2022 11:25:00 PM
Soon it will be harvest time. Your poem is lovely Paulette. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/22/2022 10:15:00 AM
Connie, thank you for your congratulatory comment. :)Paulette
Date: 8/21/2022 8:53:00 PM
Gorgeous images do it every time. Congrats in my contest, Paulette.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/22/2022 5:01:00 AM
Andrea, thank you for the placement in your "fun" contest; every month has a distinction. Why not let it be our muse? :)Paulette
Date: 8/15/2022 1:27:00 AM
Beautiful tanka describing the 'voluminous drifting clouds'. Lovely pen picture, Paulette.... ! All the best in the contest, dear friend
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/15/2022 7:05:00 AM
Thank you,Valsa~glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Date: 8/10/2022 1:47:00 PM
Love your bright bold blooms of August! Also the 'voluminous drifting clouds' - very evocative, best of luck in the contest~
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/11/2022 5:10:00 AM
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Date: 8/10/2022 11:04:00 AM
Hello Paulette, A beautiful scene yo paint with words. I can vision this. Blessings my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/11/2022 11:05:00 AM
Hello Paula, yes I enjoyed the scene of August. Hugs.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/11/2022 5:09:00 AM
Darlene, glad you enjoyed the scene I created for August! :)Paulette
Date: 8/9/2022 10:51:00 PM
Lovely poem if you live in a cool place. Here early morning and I already wish I'm swimming in some cool cove.
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/11/2022 5:08:00 AM
Yes, the heat can be very oppressive ~ keep cool! Thanks for stopping by to visit and comment. :)Paulette
Date: 8/9/2022 4:03:00 PM
Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I like those jewels of summer. Sara
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Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 8/11/2022 5:07:00 AM
Hi Sara, glad you enjoyed it.... :)Paulette

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