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a smashing success

a smashing success - diamonds and emeralds in the jaws of thieves left to sweep up shards of glass eyes wet and red as rubies

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Christina Bowring

Date: 12/18/2023 1:46:00 PM

Such a great Tanka dear Kim and very clever. Clever title too. Great imagery and artistic chosen words. You have captured the scene so well with the use of gems. Really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a wonderful, jolly Christmas. Hugs and smiles :):)

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2023 5:03:00 PM

Merry Christmas! Thank you!

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/18/2023 6:04:00 AM

The tale's evocative imagery carries a bittersweet elegance, simultaneously conveying sorrow and captivating beauty. Wishing you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Warm Hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2023 5:03:00 PM

Back at you! Thank you so much, Lasaad!

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/18/2023 4:27:00 AM

Kim, the images created are so sad in the story they convey and yet still so beautiful! I think this is so very well done!! A Happy Monday xxoo

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2023 5:02:00 PM

Thank you, Mike!

Eve Roper

Date: 12/17/2023 9:33:00 PM

a smashing success is the truth :'( Well said my friend. May you and your family have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hugs eve

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2023 5:02:00 PM

Same to you and yours! Thank you, Eve!

Paige Hind

Date: 12/16/2023 1:15:00 PM

This said a lot- in little words. :) Enjoyed!!!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2023 6:42:00 PM

Thank you, Paige! I love using succinct imagery and words! God bless!

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/14/2023 10:39:00 PM

Oh my, this tanka is bejeweled with such elegant use of gemstones whilst creating a poignant image when one's treasury things are stolen... Those last two lines are very impactful dear Kim.. I absolutely love this tanka, so creatively done within such few words!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2023 6:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Hiya!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/13/2023 6:20:00 PM

I particularly like the last line. The sorrow we face when someone takes something we appreciate using force and theft. It helps me remember that material things are not as important as the spiritual feelings we have toward each other. Thanks for the moment of reflection.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2023 6:40:00 PM

Thank you, Duke! Glad this brought a moment of reflection!

Terry Flood

Date: 12/13/2023 5:06:00 PM

I’ve never attempted a tanka, Kim. But if I can come close to this, I’ll be happy. Nicely illustrated. Terry

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2023 6:40:00 PM

Hope you will try one! <3

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/13/2023 4:57:00 PM

A brilliant Tanka, my friend. I've noticed that the smash-and-grab, or mob looting, is at an all-time high in this country.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2023 6:39:00 PM

Terrible! Thank you!