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A Cherished Moment

I hold you with joy your essence a sweet fragrance a glimpse of heaven here now must I vanquish time for parting wounds lovers’ souls Written on 12/31/2017 For Tanka Contest Rick Parise-Sponsor

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/11/2018 6:32:00 PM

Just happened to click funny on your poems and it took me to this gem of a tanka I had not seen before. I really like this one.Sorry if it did not win. I never win with this judge (well I should say very rarely)

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/14/2018 8:33:00 PM

Oh so beautifully poignant Laura. Sweet and sad emotions superbly expressed. I felt your poem deeply and wonderfully. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/11/2018 3:37:00 PM

You have captured a beautiful moment.

Ronald A. Williams

Date: 1/7/2018 8:21:00 PM

Very sweet and poignant to the point.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/3/2018 8:26:00 AM

A great one, Laura, and nice to read you again:) Happy new year:)

Laura Leiser
Date: 1/7/2018 10:57:00 PM

Thanks, Jo. :)

Silent One

Date: 1/1/2018 11:12:00 AM

A very good tanka Laura, nice to see you posting.. Happy new year, hope to see your more often...

Laura Leiser
Date: 1/1/2018 11:47:00 AM

Thanks, Silent :)

Dm Babbit

Date: 1/1/2018 10:31:00 AM

And the wounds bleed. Nice and succinct.

Laura Leiser
Date: 1/1/2018 11:48:00 AM

Thank you, DM :)

John Fleming

Date: 1/1/2018 4:15:00 AM

Very nice, Laura...very "Shakespearean". May I wish you a very happy New Year; let it be a contented and rewarding one. My very best regards, Laura - cheers! :) john

Laura Leiser
Date: 1/1/2018 11:54:00 AM

Thank you, John! Glad you liked this, and A Happy New Year to you :)