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Tanka 1 About Smudged Roses

Now published at tankajournal.com Inspired by Chris'tanka contest ~Now, for the contest :)

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Justin Bordner

Date: 4/24/2014 1:56:00 PM

Not to get lost in translation, love life today and not tomorrow. Your deep write elicits this in my soul, thank you Charma. J.A.B.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/20/2014 4:02:00 AM

Well done Charmaine, I must say I am impressed with the quality of all the writes I have been reading for the contest'

Skat A

Date: 4/16/2014 6:05:00 PM

, Congratulations, enjoyed stopping by. HAVE A NICE DAY CHARMA--- Luv ~SKAT~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/15/2014 6:28:00 PM

Charma, a big congratulations to you, sweetest of the roses. Please come back to soup. You have many fans awaiting you!!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/15/2014 2:54:00 PM

Way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/14/2014 11:38:00 AM

I am so honored to share this spot with your talent. This tanka has found me going back to read and read, and each time with more insight, and respect for the metaphoric beauty. Lovely work, Charmaine!

Michael Dom

Date: 4/14/2014 11:25:00 AM

Hey Charma, I think the priest grew a rose bush and the fragrance is glorious. Cheers!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/14/2014 11:11:00 AM

So glad to see this one on the winners list. Congratulations.

Michael Dom

Date: 4/1/2014 3:16:00 AM

reminds of the priest in line for fish&chips, watching a young couple as the vinegar is sprinkled run through...cheers&thanks for this tanka.

James Peranteau

Date: 3/29/2014 8:01:00 PM

You've got mine attention dear poet ! *smiles* And a winkers and hug for your true lil' love ! Have a blessed weekend....much love, james

Darren Watson

Date: 3/29/2014 2:25:00 PM

You will never be forgotten petal .

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2014 10:24:00 AM

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/29/2014 10:21:00 AM

charma, it is so nice to see a post of yours today. I enjoyed reading your tanka, sweetie.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/29/2014 9:02:00 AM

Good morning Charmaine.

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 3/28/2014 5:34:00 PM

I'm off to the second. Best of luck with the comp.

Jeremy Street

Date: 3/28/2014 4:35:00 PM

This Is Quite Inspiring In Profound Actually...We Find So Much Love Inside It's Words....Very Beautiful! Truly, And I Too Shall View Your Treasures Other Verse...Yours Truly, Jeremy

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/28/2014 11:15:00 AM

In the past though the living flower has shared its beauty with whom he held it! Moving and touching, dear Charmaine!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/28/2014 4:22:00 AM

- Just lovely, Charmaine !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/27/2014 8:04:00 PM

You have captured my attention, off to read the second one.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 3/27/2014 3:59:00 PM

very beautiful dear friend

Paul Callus

Date: 3/27/2014 12:56:00 PM

Glad to see you posting again. (didn't know of f-i-l) Beautiful double tanka...but then I also enjoyed Haiku 55 :) // paul

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2014 6:20:00 PM

congrats on your merited win :) // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/27/2014 11:20:00 AM

Tnks for those friends who kept my father -in- law in prayer.His operation was a success..and He is now in the process of recovery ..Hugs and love Charma

Keith O.J. Hunt

Date: 3/27/2014 11:17:00 AM

So very good Charmaine, so many parallels, quite astonishing Love it! It's about time you posted again!