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About This Poem

Empty Wheelbarrow

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                                         woman rakes leaves
                                         talking to the flowers
                                         about old age
                                             on full harvest season
                                                 an empty wheelbarrow



(4-6-4-6-6)



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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 6/12/2013 6:58:00 PM
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    i finally got the horse theme.... have a nice life... LINDA
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    binibining P.iNk
    Date: 11/7/2012 6:57:00 AM
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    Soupmail
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    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 11/6/2012 6:32:00 AM
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    As we age it does seem as if our wheelbarrow is slowly being emptied. I like your poem Ruben. Congrats
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    craig cornish
    Date: 10/25/2012 8:28:00 PM
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    Belated congrats on your well deserved win! One of my favorites Ruben
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 10/24/2012 3:25:00 PM
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    I really like the idea that comes across with this one. one of the best in the contest. Congrats, Ruben.
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    Anne Lise Andresen
    Date: 10/24/2012 3:21:00 PM
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    Contest results .... you won, congratulations. oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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    Carol Sunshine Brown
    Date: 10/24/2012 5:59:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your placement in Nathan's "Tanka (Season)" contest Ruben. Love, Carol
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 10/24/2012 4:52:00 AM
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    Congratulations on your win Ruben, good one xx
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    Linda-Marie SweetHeart
    Date: 10/24/2012 12:00:00 AM
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    RUBEN O. WAY TO GO LUV .. BIG CONGRATS ON A WONDERFUL WRITE AND WIN TOO .. WOW
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 10/23/2012 6:54:00 PM
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    I love this! It has such a melancholy tone, the ending of a season that touches me. A lovely poem, Ruben (I talk to my flowers sometimes, and sometimes I have to scold them.......because they like to throw an occaisional party with the weeds!!)
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    Poet Destroyer A
    Date: 10/23/2012 6:49:00 PM
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    RUBEN, CONGRATULATIONS !!! :-) enjoyed your wonderful poem in Nathan's "Tanka (Season)" contest... take care~xox~PD
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 10/23/2012 5:28:00 PM
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    Very descriptive work..Enjoyed..Congrats on your win..Sara
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    Christine Ueri
    Date: 10/20/2012 1:41:00 PM
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    Lovely tanka, Ruben
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    kash poet
    Date: 10/20/2012 10:53:00 AM
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    This is a very nice Tanka by you Ruben!Lovely read.
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    kathryn collins
    Date: 10/19/2012 9:01:00 AM
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    Dear Ruben, I love this so much. It needs no form to capture my imagination. bravo! love, Kathy
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    nette onclaud
    Date: 10/17/2012 5:40:00 PM
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    ruben!!.. the tone and voice of this piece speak out loudly about aloness.. greeat work.. since my soupy mail is not running well, may i beep you regarding line 2.. i think it needs 7 syllables.. just my 2 cwnts... otherwise, winning piece,,:) huggs

    O. Avatar Ruben O. Date: 10/17/2012 6:10:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Oops! Thanks...I change it.
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    Black Eyed Susan
    Date: 10/17/2012 10:00:00 AM
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    love it! very clever Ruben!
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    binibining P.iNk
    Date: 10/17/2012 9:21:00 AM
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    Hi, Ruben! Reading this brilliant tanka of yours makes me want to try writing one-- but I just don't have the brains to write one right now. I think it's great how you used that "empty wheelbarrow" line, very effective-- all I could think of was , "oh shucks!"
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    Leo Larry Amadore
    Date: 10/17/2012 8:47:00 AM
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    Very nicely done...an artistic and pleasing rendering...
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 10/17/2012 8:03:00 AM
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    YES< that is how it is done, Ruben!!!
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    Debbie Guzzi
    Date: 10/17/2012 6:59:00 AM
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    lonely..just as I think was your intent. hugs Tankanator! Light & Love

    O. Avatar Ruben O. Date: 10/17/2012 7:20:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You're right! : )
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    Russell Sivey
    Date: 10/16/2012 8:11:00 PM
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    What a delightful write my friend! I really enjoyed this wondrous poem full of incredible insight! I just love this terrific piece, wonderful poem Great Work!!
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    Carrie Richards
    Date: 10/16/2012 6:57:00 PM
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    I think I know her........ :)