Debbie Guzzi Poet Tanka

A Kiss of Sunshine

upon the still lake
maple leaves float in sunshine
red, gold and orange
my heart swells with sad longings
of Thumbelina’s lily

flat, green and shaded
the pink of lily petals
bathed in only sun
to be that child once again
dreaming of the Fairy Prince

bold and golden bee
striped in royal black velvet
lifted on sun rays
I dream of holding a child
a Gran reading fairy tales

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Carol Sunshine Brown October 31, 2012 at 5:50 AM I am so sorry it has taken me this long to get back to you on the comments you have left on my poetry. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and leave a comment Debbie. It truly was appreciated. Love, Carol

Anne-Lise Andresen October 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM Congratulations on your winning poem in "Sunshine" contest. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Stephen Parker October 30, 2012 at 9:36 AM Sun-spilt fantasies and nostalgic memories regally intertwined. The human element in the poem complements the natural scenery.

Poet Destroyer A October 29, 2012 at 8:33 PM A nice win Lady..:-), CONGRATULATIONS :-) with your awesome poem in Leonora's "Tanka Crazy - Sunshine" contest. Have yourself a sweet night * Luv~PD

Nette Onclaud October 29, 2012 at 3:07 PM to be a child again and always.. stunning, debbie.. congrats with huggs!..:)

Andrea Dietrich October 29, 2012 at 2:59 PM I remember this charmer!!! Congrats, Debs.

Vicky Tsiluma October 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM Lovely Tankas! Love the fairy tale twist. Congrats on your win!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM CONGRATS DEBBIE ON A BEAUTIFUL WRITE AND WELL DESERVED WIN LUV .. ALWAYS TERRIFIC ..

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 29, 2012 at 9:58 AM Big congratulations on you win Debbie xx

Carrie Richards October 29, 2012 at 8:51 AM A sweet, touching Tanka, that emotes such deep longing flavor....love this. And thanks for the Tanka advice....I have only recently realized after all this time, the nature of the pivot....I will work on that new information. Thanks for your input!

Joseph May October 29, 2012 at 8:28 AM congrats on your win ....

Carol Sunshine Brown October 29, 2012 at 5:34 AM Congratulations on your win in Leonora's "Tanka Crazy-Sunshine" contest Debbie. Love, Carol

Len Gasun October 29, 2012 at 5:33 AM Congratulations Debbie for winning 1st Place in my contest “Crazy Sunshine”. You filled me up with so much happiness while reading your splendid poem. Thank you so much for your full support . May the sun shines in your life always. Love/hug, Leonora

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday October 22, 2012 at 10:32 PM So soft and sweet and wrapped in the forceful divine feminity in its original purity. A poem that calms down in this hurry-up life of modern women. Thanks a lot, Debbie: I'll take time for my Fairy Prince today...but fairy tales for myself! Love, Hanitra

Andrea Dietrich October 19, 2012 at 11:12 PM so sweet, Debs, about the wish for a grandchild. I liked the blend of fairy tale with imagery.

Len Gasun October 17, 2012 at 5:06 PM ILTSM! Thank you so much for your warm congratulatory comments on my wins my dear friend! Wish you all the best always!! love, Leonora

Hazel Connelly October 17, 2012 at 3:39 PM Lovely Debbie,I like the first one. :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM Autumn's best picture - reflected in a lake. Lovely Debbie - oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Black Eyed Susan October 17, 2012 at 9:12 AM good series, though I think the 1st one is fantastic on it's own! best wishes in the sunshine contest :)

Leo Larry Amadore October 17, 2012 at 8:50 AM I enjoyed the scenes so well set here, and the nostagic longing for children and childhood...

Tahera Mannan October 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM So soft and so beautiful. Every line is a gem Deb.