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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

deathflowertanka

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

March 29, 2015 at 4:38 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

March 24, 2015 at 11:49 AM

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

Paul Callus

March 24, 2015 at 10:08 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

March 23, 2015 at 9:53 PM

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

Sandra Haight

March 23, 2015 at 1:25 PM

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

Poet Destroyer A

March 22, 2015 at 1:52 PM

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

John Lawless

March 22, 2015 at 6:55 AM

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

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 21, 2015 at 9:09 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

March 21, 2015 at 9:00 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

March 16, 2015 at 6:04 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

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