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Tanka Iii

silent gods- a half-full bowl of water shared amongst men drought has lasted longer than elders’ wisdom

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Date: 9/25/2016 8:01:00 PM

this paints a sad picture and is very well written tanka, TEddy. Congrats to you.

Date: 9/24/2016 3:20:00 PM

Many congrats Teddy:-) hugs Jan xx

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 9/25/2016 3:41:00 AM

Thank you so much for your warm applause, Jan!! *^_^*

Date: 9/24/2016 2:22:00 PM

Teddy, love this tanka! you are on fire! congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 9/25/2016 3:40:00 AM

Hehe. Thanks Laura, for reading, enjoying and applauding my work!! *^_^*

Date: 9/24/2016 11:13:00 AM

Great! Pondering your tanka of wisdom! Congrats, Teddy

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 9/25/2016 3:37:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim, for enjoying and applauding my piece!! *^_^*

Date: 9/24/2016 10:23:00 AM

A 7 for this winning tanka that tells a heart-wrenching story in just a few syllables! Janice

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 9/25/2016 3:33:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice, for reading and applauding my work!! *^_^*