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A Silent Welcoming

she welcomed death peacefully, in her sleep... her flowers don't seem to know inviting guests to the yard For Andrea's Tanka 2 contest 3/16/15

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 3/29/2015 4:38:00 AM

This evokes a mixture of sadness as well as peace, a certain acceptance to the reality of death, and the more I read it, the more it becomes deep for me. A marvelous and intricately written tanka, dear Carrie, a big congrats to you!

Michael Dom

Date: 3/24/2015 11:49:00 AM

Oh wow! This tanka is striking. Congratulations on your fine write.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/24/2015 10:08:00 AM

An awesome write, Carrie! Was not expecting the second part...took me unawares, in a most pleasant way! Congrats on a very merited top place. // paul

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/23/2015 9:53:00 PM

Carrie, congrats on your well deserved 1st place win! An Excellent Tanka! Love, Kim

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/23/2015 1:25:00 PM

Hi Carrie, congratulations on your fine win for your Tanka. Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/22/2015 1:52:00 PM

Carrie, Congratulations on your awesome TANKA 2 win Always & Forever <3 Luv ~LINDA~

John Lawless

Date: 3/22/2015 6:55:00 AM

Well done Carrie. I knew this would do well when I first read it. Congrats on the top spot..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/21/2015 9:09:00 PM

Wow, Carrie...wonderful tanka with such original thought and imagery! Congrats!! Hugs, Rhonda

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/21/2015 9:00:00 PM

hmmm, I think you just know me too well, Carrie. This is exactly the kind of thing that I love seeing in a tanka. Congrats for top win.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/16/2015 6:04:00 PM

Oh, this is wonderful Carrie. You are so talented at coming up with unique ideas. Your poetry is always fresh and original! Brava for this one! I loved it! 7