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As Canvas Weeps

Unblemished vellum
Begs the Imagist's pardon:
Forsake not my skin -
Complete my chaste nakedness
With threads of dappled spectra

Copyright © John Heck | Year Posted 2010

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August 20, 2012 at 3:10 AM

Belated congratulations on your win in the contest.Love this.It is good to see you around John.

August 19, 2012 at 1:54 AM

John belated congrats on your win...David

August 18, 2012 at 9:40 AM

Really lovely, John; and unique perspective.

Carrie Richards

August 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM

What a pleasure to see you posting your works of art once again!! Congrats and as always, well deserved applause!

August 18, 2012 at 3:17 AM

so nice! congratulations for being the first!

August 17, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful poem winning.

Andrea Dietrich

August 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

VERY nice, John. Congrats on your top win!!!

August 17, 2012 at 5:45 AM

Wonderful... Congratulations on your win... Terry

Carol Sunshine Brown

August 17, 2012 at 4:45 AM

Congratulations on your top spot win in Brian's # 197 contest John. So wonderful to see you back at the Soup once again. Love, Carol

August 17, 2012 at 2:41 AM

John congrats on your win...David

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM

Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest John. The best to you in the finals. I like this the best of the two chosen. Love, Carol

September 11, 2010 at 3:07 AM

Congratulations on your poem being featured on homepage this week...I enjoyed reading of your work..I am glad that I chose this one to read this morning...

Poet Destroyer A

September 9, 2010 at 4:22 PM

Congradulations on having your poem featured John, I am pleased to have read this, enjoyed, and best wishes to your upcoming days..P.D.

Carol Sunshine Brown

September 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week John. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown

April 12, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Enjoyed reading today John. Love, Carol

April 11, 2010 at 9:10 PM

Poerful images conveying deep meanings. A good write

April 11, 2010 at 7:04 PM

As John creates like no one else, A master piece my friend this is an excellent Tanka! Love ya the cougar! Laura :) LOLO John what pic is this that inspired you?

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

April 11, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Luv your title ...Luv your flow ... like a sculpture John... elegant ...luv.. "Sweetheart"

Doris Culverhouse

April 11, 2010 at 12:40 PM

dappled---I like it

April 11, 2010 at 11:27 AM

I love your ink

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