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A Thousand Paper Cranes: Sen-Zu-Baru

winged wishes folded in prayer and love.... a thousand paper cranes

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Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 1/15/2012 5:14:00 PM

Amazing. A beautifully executed masterpiece. I am in awe! Congratulations on your well deserved win!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/14/2012 5:28:00 AM

((()))Clap! Clap! Congrats on your super win..Sara

Gautami Phookan

Date: 1/13/2012 10:24:00 AM

Dear nikko, Congratulations first on your big win!! How have you been dear girl? You are good at heart and that always shows in your work. i can't keep up with the writing here but i've thought of you and everybody here so very often... whatever i'm not quitting yet and not forgetting you guys so easily:)) my best wishes and love always...

Dalila Agtani

Date: 1/12/2012 10:26:00 AM

Nikko The emotion you have painted in this beautiful poem is so strong that it gets through to the heart of your readers. I love to read this over and over again. I love seeing your name (and Nette too) in the top list of winners my dear. Keep writing and sharing! Love Dalila

Greg Stanley

Date: 1/11/2012 10:58:00 PM

Nikko, wow-such a beautiful poem. The entire tone and imagery is wonderful. I enjoyed it very much. Congratulations on your big win, Greg

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

Date: 1/11/2012 3:40:00 PM

Nikko-I absolutely love this!!! It just so vivid and powerful. You definitely deserve to be at the top of the heap my dear! A great big congrats. from me!!!!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 1/11/2012 2:33:00 PM

I loved this one from the first moment I read it! This really showcases your creativity and your BIG BIG HEART!! My fav line...pain comes in many different forms, but it can also give birth to love...gorgeous sentiments here, Nikko. Congrats congrats congrats..so proud of you, dear friend. Love, Gwendolen

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/11/2012 9:08:00 AM

I couldn't be happier to see you win with this wonderful poem!!!!!!! I remember when you wrote this after the tsunami, and the heart wrenching compassion it instills when reading it has a lasting effect and always will!!! How wonderful to see it in this line-up, and know it will be read again and again! Congratulations to a dear friend, and God Bless!!! HOORAY!!

John Freeman

Date: 1/11/2012 9:07:00 AM

Nikko, Pleasing to see, pleasure to see your win, my friend, A big "Congratulations" Beautiful and worthy poem win. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/11/2012 5:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your 5th place win in the Poetrysoup International Contest for August 2011 Nikko. Love, Carol

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 1/11/2012 2:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your wonderful win x

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/10/2012 11:55:00 PM

this one never fails to amaze me, nikks.. let's toast to your super TPS win!!.. haneps.. dalawa o tatlo tayong noypi ang panalo... you rule! :) huggs!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/10/2012 9:02:00 PM

Nikko.. I remember this one..lol... a truly wonderful poem, and win.. congratulations with your awesome verse...always,..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2012 8:54:00 PM

ahhh, this should be shown all over Japan and translated into their news so they could see the awesome tribute you paid to them, Nikko. WAY to GO, you got a great placement in the big Soup contest. Congratulations, my friend.

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/10/2012 7:51:00 PM

Congrats on your 5th place win in the PS contest. Great job! Love, Kim

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/10/2012 7:30:00 PM

Ah my little one..so happy for you to win and with this! very proud of YOU! I never told you but I did send it to the Japanese Embassy..I never heard back, but I tried for you! Congrad's on your well derserved win! Light & Love

Debra Squyres

Date: 1/10/2012 6:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in the Poetry Soup International contest...A well deserving winner !! Enjoyed reading !!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/4/2012 11:13:00 AM

Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest. Wishing you the best in the finals Nikko. Love, Carol

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 12/31/2011 4:44:00 AM

Congrats Nikko on your featured write. You are quite a poet(or is that poetess). always a pleasure. Vince

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/29/2011 2:06:00 PM

So glad to see you here in the first cut with this write and to have been even a little part in the thought process for such a fine write..not sure we have much chance with this form but what the heck me and you sestina broads LOL..Congrad's hon Light & Love

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/29/2011 8:14:00 AM

wowoww.. nikks go for the TPS win!... by the way, could you clarify your contest?? are we saying if i coose HEADS , i can't use saids letters.. the same with TAILS.. i'm getting a migraine na.. pati hika kasama.. dali, let me know.. lol! firecrackers naman .. was in subic for 5 days just to clear that darn asthma.. misss ya!!... do reply!... huggs and love to ya! happy 2012.. aha, kumain ako ng puto bumbong, bibingka, sapin-sapin, maja blanca ( ?), kutchinta , atbp... yey, overweight! love to ya!:)

Dalila Agtani

Date: 12/29/2011 1:12:00 AM

You portrayed the tsunami so well Nikko. This piece is full of human emotions and compassions. I am awed with your vivid imagination as you were writing this. Congratulations and I wish you luck in the final round of the PS contest. Dalila

Joyce Johnson

Date: 12/28/2011 7:47:00 PM

A great poem on he Japanese tragedies. Congratulations on your getting through to final round. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2011 5:58:00 PM

Your super cool poem is in the next round of the big Soup contest, NIkko. congratulations, sweet friend!!!

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/27/2011 7:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved featured poem this week Nikko. I wish you the best on your writing endeavors in the new year. Love, Carol