Home » Poems » Paula Goldsmith » Tanka-Haiku Surprise

Tanka-Haiku Surprise

On a sunny day, we went to get a dogie. Driving the back roads, Excitement was in the air. Would our new pet be waiting? We looked all over, surprise ~ there sat my angel, heaven had touched earth.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/3/2025 2:06:00 PM

Such a delightful poem, Paula. Congratulations on your contest win.

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/3/2025 12:14:00 PM

Your angel won a placement, . Congratulations dear Paula! xhugs__Anaya

Paige Hind

Date: 8/3/2025 11:34:00 AM

Cute!! Congrats!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/3/2025 11:42:00 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, cute. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/3/2025 11:08:00 AM

- Back with a congratulation on your tanka/haiku poem, Paula :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/3/2025 11:38:00 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write again. Always great to see you here. Hugs... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 8/3/2025 10:48:00 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Paula. Am a dog owner so I know the feeling. Well said especially in the haiku portion

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/3/2025 11:37:00 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. I enjoyed writing this one for your contest. Thanks for having it and for my placement. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/3/2025 9:16:00 AM

"4 Place" Tanka-Haiku Surprise ~ Date Written:7/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet......

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/2/2025 12:56:00 PM

Paula, this is delightful!! Janice

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 8/3/2025 9:16:00 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, delightful. It happened many years ago. She was one in ten million, My Angel... I enjoyed writing this one. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 5:29:00 PM

awwww...such a delightful poem, Paula. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara PS have a splendid evening

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/31/2025 11:39:00 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Best wishes with the contest. Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, such a delightful poem. It happened many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/30/2025 1:34:00 PM

Aww…you brought a memory back to me too!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/30/2025 3:13:00 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was from many years ago. I hope it was a good memory, I brought back to you. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/30/2025 12:35:00 PM

- Oh an exciting day Paula ... a lovely poem :) - I'm sure it was cute :) - (I'll do this later :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/30/2025 3:10:00 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was from many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... Hugs... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/30/2025 12:03:00 PM

Very nice Tanka-Haiku dear Paula! I want to know all about the dogie now :D good luck!__Anaya

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/30/2025 3:07:00 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, good luck. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was from many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

John Fleming

Date: 7/30/2025 11:28:00 AM

Nicely contrived, Paula. :) john

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/30/2025 2:24:00 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was a ton of fun to bring to life. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/30/2025 11:15:00 AM

Tanka-Haiku Surprise ~ Date Written:7/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet......