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Treasure Box

Dead white roses fade embalming to ivory and delicate lace These tears fall with thoughts like leaves How they fill heart’s green grass patch (9/17/2022)

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Fj Thomas

Date: 2/28/2023 5:19:00 PM

So sad yet so beautiful Susan. Just lovely

Susan Woodrow
Date: 3/1/2023 6:23:00 AM

Thank you :)

Sally Eslinger

Date: 2/7/2023 6:44:00 AM

Nice to meet you, Susan, thru this lovely poem. I’ve been thinking about me treasure box lately. Missing it. Do kids keep them these days? I was born 1951. Is this a generational thing? There was a faded yellow rose in mine. Thanks for sharing & for the memories. God bless you. sally

Susan Woodrow
Date: 2/7/2023 8:59:00 AM

Hi Sally, I have two kids and they both had treasure boxes.. i was born in 1970 .. I don’t think it’s generational at all but rather human nature to hang onto and keep special things - how we store them is the main difference.. glad you liked this one.. the best to you :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/5/2023 6:59:00 PM

Superb imagery + word choice like the "...heart's green grass patch." Many congratulations! Sincerely, Brian

Susan Woodrow
Date: 1/5/2023 7:04:00 PM

Thank you :))

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/28/2022 8:14:00 PM

Sad, but beautifully penned, Susan. Season's Joy, Gershon

Susan Woodrow
Date: 12/28/2022 8:22:00 PM

Thank you :)

Charles Messina

Date: 10/1/2022 4:29:00 AM

So beautiful, Susan. Lovely imagery! Belated congrats on your high placement in the contest. Hugs Charlie

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/1/2022 7:37:00 AM

Thanks Charlie :)

Laura Leiser

Date: 9/30/2022 7:50:00 PM

Gorgeous imagery, Susan! This is excellent! Wow! :)

Susan Woodrow
Date: 10/1/2022 7:36:00 AM

Thank you, Laura :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/28/2022 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Susan. Your images truly illustrate your poem in shades of "ivory" and "lace." This tanka really makes a statement about grief and grieving. Thank you for your words. I guess we have settled into fall temperatures again! Hope it is more comfortable in the valley. Blessings! Sam

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/30/2022 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Sam. Yes, very pleasant now :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 9/26/2022 6:29:00 AM

Just beautiful.. emotional and poignant and filled with tender moments. Congratulations on your win Susan ! Blessings, Susan :)

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/26/2022 6:52:00 AM

Thank you, Susan :)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 9/24/2022 4:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the contest. Memories unfold in your lovely imagery. :)Paulette

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/25/2022 9:37:00 PM

thank you, Paulette :)

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 9/24/2022 4:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your beautiful Tanka! :)Paulette

Terry Miller

Date: 9/24/2022 12:26:00 AM

Wonderful Tanka, Susan, congratulations.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/25/2022 9:39:00 PM

Thank you, Terry :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/23/2022 7:46:00 PM

Gorgeous poignant poetry, Susan. congrats on your high placement in my contest

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/25/2022 9:40:00 PM

thanks for the inspiration, Andrea Glad you liked it :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/21/2022 9:06:00 PM

Poignant tanka, Susan. Here's to some joy, if tempered by the tears. :) gw

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/25/2022 9:39:00 PM

Thanks Gershon :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 9/21/2022 5:46:00 PM

Wow, I don't know which of you (Susan, Joe) to thank for sharing! Both brilliantly said. Our tears communicate all kinds of feelings, they are useful!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/25/2022 9:38:00 PM

Thank you, Anaya... indeed :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/19/2022 8:11:00 PM

Very thoughtful, intriguing. The old and the new combined. Often the old...what happened in the past, covers over any chance for a blossom future. Hopefully new blossoms will find a place to soar above such darkening pressures. Let the green be watered and the salt of such tears minimal, more quench than solvent. Excellent write!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 9/19/2022 9:13:00 PM

More quench than solvent.. i like that! thank you:)