Phyllis Babcock Poet Tanka

Back Yard

Water wheel running
cascading over slate rocks
the water pours fast
down the mini waterfall
into the large pond below.

Gold fish are thriving
nine fishes swim in this pond
from the gazebo
watching them dart in the pond 
chasing each other around.

Raspberry plants grow
along with my small garden
the potted flowers
sit high on my five foot deck
where they survey my back yard.




Phyllis Babcock
Sept 14 2011

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Jack Horne August 7, 2013 at 5:01 PM lovely picture of your garden, Phyll - it sounds lovely

Elizabeth Wesley November 17, 2011 at 7:55 PM Sounds like your back yard Phyllis, I'l bet it's the best place to be.

James Fraser October 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM It reads of a most beautiful setting Phyllis, painted by your lovely words. Have a lovely weekend :)

Nathan D. October 3, 2011 at 12:49 PM thanks Phyllis, the imagery reminds me of my fathers back yard. He was his own Gardner, and kept our gazebo intact. I'm going to take the mini waterfall image and let it cascade all over my thoughts. That way I can reminisce over my younger years. Much delighted, Nathan

Judy Ball October 2, 2011 at 5:50 PM Sounds like a lovely garden Phyllis. Love to come see it sometime. I love my large back yard but still long to live in the country where I can get away from the crowds. Great imagery here. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 23, 2011 at 4:33 PM thankxx Phyl for all your sweet comments to my poetry.. we are moving so enjoy your weekend my friend..luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown September 21, 2011 at 2:03 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest of Francine "The View" Phyl. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards September 19, 2011 at 11:33 AM What a cheery place this must be!! Lucky you!! Congratulations, Phyllis!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 18, 2011 at 11:08 PM CONGRATS PHYL ON YOUR HM WITH THIS LOVELY TANKA ENTRY MY FRIEND.. BEAUTIFUL VIEW..LUV..

Francine Roberts September 18, 2011 at 11:00 PM congrats on your HM in the contest Phyllis, great imagery

Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM LOVE this one. I think mine will be lucky to make the list at all, after all these lovely tanka I am reading such as yours. You really made me SEE it, Phyllis. Gosh, first frost already?? I am glad I am not where you are. haha. Luv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown September 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM Beautiful backyard Phyllis. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 14, 2011 at 5:13 PM Phyl your creative pen painted a most lovely scenario my friend .. dancing imagery and visual beauties in every line.. especially fond of that gazebo.. we will have one in our new home out back.. good luck in the contest my friend..luv..

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