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Silent Night

Behind careless clouds full moon is wandering while shiny stars are shy. Night stumbles in sharp silence and I keenly wait for sun. May 27, 2016. syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7 One New or Old Tanka - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Rick Parise Tanka edited on August 3, 2016.

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Date: 11/8/2017 2:15:00 PM
I love the expression "careless clouds". Late but sincere congratulations.
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Date: 8/5/2016 7:32:00 AM
Congratulations Meenaskshi...
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Date: 8/4/2016 11:12:00 PM
Hi Meenakisha, Congratulations on your winning write: -) Alexis
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Date: 8/4/2016 5:41:00 PM
this was really well written, Meenaskshi. Congrats on the winners list. Personally I found it one of the more creative writes.
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Date: 8/4/2016 4:43:00 PM
a wonderful tanka, congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 6/24/2016 3:23:00 PM
Beautifully written, Meenakshi! Love the imagery and personification. ~ Congrats on a deserved win. // paul
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Date: 6/18/2016 7:14:00 PM
Beautiful imagery, Meenakshi. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 6/18/2016 5:16:00 PM
well this was a bonus poem that sneaked its way onto the winners' list, but it is very lovely; i just questioned the use of past tense, as usually a tanka is written in present tense, but the wording is beautiful - congrats!
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Date: 6/18/2016 4:53:00 PM
many congrats Meenakshi:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 6/4/2016 12:39:00 AM
A beautiful tanka good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/1/2016 10:40:00 PM
I really like your traditional tanka, one of my favorites I have read for this contest.
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