James Fraser Poet Tanka

Anastasia

She leans whispering,

whilst black deadened eyes stare back ~~

Amidst translucent

reflection, she now reflects ~~~*

In compassionate sorrow.


Her sibling taken

having disappeared years back ~~

Background beauty blooms

in ignorance of her loss ~~~*

If only they knew the truth.









*This is James Fraser's entry into Constance's 'Reflection' contest

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Audrey Haick March 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM A breath of pure fresh air, James! Congratulations on this deserving win! Love, Annalise

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2011 at 1:34 PM wow, a great interpretation for this contest. I'm glad to finally see this one, congrats on your win, James.

Carol Sunshine Brown February 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM Congratulations on your win James in Constance's contest "Reflection". Love, Carol

Wilma Neels February 27, 2011 at 1:38 PM This is really beautiful James, congratulations on your win.. Carol was one of my high school friends and she got sick just after we finished high school, I use to go to the hospital with her while she was battling the illness, thank you for your heartfelt comment... I am still awake it is just after 23H35 here.. crazy hey??

Sara Kendrick February 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM Congrats James on your wonderful win in the Reflections contest with another superb write ... so happy to be sharing the winners list with such a fantastic poet as u luv..

John Freeman February 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM Awesome Job James, good to see you in the top 10. Congratulations on your worthy poem's sixth place honor in Constance's inspiring contest Deb. Agape, Moses

Barbara Gorelick February 26, 2011 at 6:19 AM Congrats James...I want to hear the rest of the story...I want to know the truth. Good write. BG

Joe Maverick February 25, 2011 at 11:00 PM good to see this win for you today James.

Tahera Mannan February 25, 2011 at 8:05 PM James you are the best poet I have had a good fortune to read. Many congratulations for this big win.

Kash Poet February 25, 2011 at 7:05 PM Very touching poem James!Congrats on your win!---kashinath

Nette Onclaud February 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM truly a joy to read, james! lots of cheers for the high win! :) hugggs, nette

Robert Pettit February 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM James, congratulations on winning in Constance's contest. I knew this was a winner the first time I read it.

Dr.Ram Mehta February 25, 2011 at 5:50 PM Congratulations on the sixth place win in the contest of Constance, James

Joe Maverick February 24, 2011 at 12:29 PM enjoyed this expressive write James and wishing you winning results with this piece.

James Peranteau February 22, 2011 at 6:43 PM Your poetic depth my dear poet, lifts even what seems to be the saddest of encounters ! Great write Sir ! much love, james

Debbie Guzzi February 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM good luck! interesting take on the theme. Light & Love

Nette Onclaud February 20, 2011 at 12:38 PM mysteriously enchanting i can imagine this resplandant piece in many ways, james... go for the win! :) huggs, nette

Cecil Hickman February 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM a very intriguing description you have penned with interpretation of this art,,truly interesting and poetically dark by beautiful as well,,all the best in the contest,,and Thank you for all your visits to my words,,Blessings..Cecil

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2011 at 12:42 AM wow, such an interesting take on the picture, James. It is sure inspiring some awesome writing, just like this one!!

Constance La France February 19, 2011 at 8:07 PM Thank you for supporting my contest.

Kash Poet February 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM wonderful interpretetation of the contest photo.Goodluck in the contest.

Sara Kendrick February 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM I enjoyed the name given..It made me think of Florida's Anastasia state park with its windblow trees.Reads like a winnner..Good luck...Sara

Carolyn Devonshire February 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM I know you miss your brother, James, and you could have traded places with the girl in this poem. Very nice! Best wishes in Constance's contest. Love you, Carolyn

Robert Pettit February 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM James, this is a nice double tanka entry for Constance's contest. Just make one correction: there is only one "B" in "sibling".