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Author's Notes:  This is a "Tanka" or Japanese verse form write on the subject: "Life."  For this write, I've looked at "Life" from the perspective of what should we do with it since the actual concept of "Life" itself is at once quite all-encompassing and overwhelming.  The notions I've developed in this instance actually reflect to a large degree my own personal view and application concerning "Life."  The syllable count for this Tanka is:  5-7-5-7-7 (for a total of 31 syllables).  (Gary Bateman - November 12, 2014) (Tanka poetic format)    

Categories:  adventure, allegory, change, growth, inspirational, introspection, and life.

Live Life to the completely— Seek always new adventures. Find your destiny . . . Emphasis the positive . . . Always give your best effort! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, Germany (November 12, 2014) (Tanka poetic format)

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Date: 12/14/2014 6:33:00 AM
A very positive, thoughtful Tanka. Well penned.
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Gary Bateman
Date: 12/14/2014 7:42:00 AM
Thanks Scott!! I appreciate your read and comments here very much. Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/17/2014 4:08:00 PM
Uplifting message here. And done in fine form! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2014 5:08:00 PM
Matt, Thanks so much here for your wonderful comment!! I am glad you like this particular poem. I must get over to check out your latest poems as well!! Best Wishes Always, Gary
Date: 11/13/2014 2:59:00 PM
Dynamic and thought provoking, my friend Gary!
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2014 4:00:00 PM
Demetrios . . . Thanks so much my wonderful colleague and good friend. Life do offer us many challenges, but many rewards too. Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/12/2014 11:18:00 PM
Gary,good write, advice to follow. :) hugs eve
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2014 4:04:00 PM
Eve, Thanks for dropping by and for your read here. Glad you liked it!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/12/2014 10:26:00 PM
A road map for a generous life. Nicely done my friend.
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2014 4:06:00 PM
David . . . Thanks so much!! Glad you liked it. I enjoy too your writes very, very much. Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/12/2014 8:59:00 PM
Very inspirationa Gary my good friend! A 7 for you! Love and hugs! xxxx D
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2014 3:59:00 PM
Glad you liked this one too "D." I wish you always all the best!! Gary
Date: 11/12/2014 5:08:00 PM
powerful pen gary
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/12/2014 6:14:00 PM
Liam Mate!! Thanks. You say Powerful Pen. I say Powerful Leprechaun Mate. Best!! Gary
Date: 11/12/2014 4:29:00 PM
Very uplifting Gary...a 7 rate from me.
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/12/2014 6:12:00 PM
Tim . . . Thanks my good friend. Glad you liked it and I do appreciate the "7"!! Best Always, Gary
Date: 11/12/2014 3:43:00 PM
Very true! A nice presentation to an encouraging Tanka, Well done Gary!
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Gary Bateman
Date: 11/12/2014 6:11:00 PM
Thanks Cas!! I will be dropping by to check out your latest works!! Best Always, Gary

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