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Suzette Richards, The Good Old Days, written in 2016, Thank you to Suzette for this contest. I rediscovered this old tanka and I like it still! 

Bliss

near the river’s edge
     water lilies overflow
          in our sunlit eyes ~

we row through life’s bittersweet
           into breathless blue waters
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kauffman Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Kim, I can see why you still love this colorful journey through serenity and joy! I hope this lovely tanka did well in the contest. Blessings!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Onclaud Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
such a precious recollection of the wonder of waterworld, kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Thank you, dear Nette!
Buehler Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This tanka's imagery is quite beautiful, Kim. Belated congratulations.😄🌸
Rodrigues Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Thank you, Evelyn!
Carmack Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
No matter how long it may not last, to me, it was always worth it. Congrats.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Truly! I sense your sadness…
Kendrick Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Back with congratulations to you on your winning work. Way to go. I am delighted to have been allowed to read this one again. Sara K. 👏👏
Rodrigues Avatar
August 8, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Buhagiar Avatar
August 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
I am learning this form now. I wonder why you post old poems. Nonetheless, it is a perfect tanka.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
For a contest. We hd to dust off an old tanka. Hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 1:26 AM
So true that life is bitter sweet. I still can't fathom what this form means.❤️
Richards Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Congratulations, Kim. I loved the philosophical direction your pivot took.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I appreciate you, Suzette! Thank you!
Brul Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
I love this! Perfect tanka! Congratulations dear Kim ^___^ JCB
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
I just adored this one's imagery. Big congrats for your win
Rodrigues Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I so appreciate you, Andrea! Hugs
Crandall Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Beautiful poem!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Thank you, David!
Kendrick Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Impressive one, Kim. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Puddifoot Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 7:51 AM
this is a beautiful entry for the tanka contest, kim :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Thank you, Charlotte!
Jones Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Love the imagery of this entirely bust especially sunlit eyes!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Thank you! It is reminiscent of our trip down the Chagris River in a dugout canoe. Scenery was like a picture from National Geographic. Hugs
Daniel Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Beautiful one, Kim:)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Thank you, Joanna!
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Wow. You entered with an excellent one. Impressive and with great use of sound
Rodrigues Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Thank you, sweet friend!
Hind Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 5:36 PM
gorgeous
Rodrigues Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Thank you!
Kerr Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:18 AM
First and foremost, Kim, thanks a lot for your kind comments on Robin On Song. This Tanka of yours is haunting, evocative, and lyrical. It is worthy of all awards. Howard
Rodrigues Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Thank you so much, Howard!
Ranaweera  Avatar
December 25, 2016 at 9:04 PM
Beautifully written!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 26, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Thank you, Newton!
Troutman Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 11:07 PM
Beautiful write congrats!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 11:19 PM
Thank you, Tanis!
Singh Avatar
September 26, 2016 at 7:45 AM
Charmingly poetic! Congrats!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 26, 2016 at 10:27 AM
Thank you :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 7:55 PM
wow, Gorgeous writing. HE judged well. Congratulations.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea! :)
Troutman Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 2:02 AM
Well done, congrats on your win !
Rodrigues Avatar
September 25, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Thank you, Tanis :)
Allison Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Many congrats Kim - a beautiful tanka:-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 6:06 PM
Thank you, Jan :)
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:17 PM
Kim, beautiful tanka lovely lady...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:26 PM
Thank you Luloo!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:25 PM
Thank you Luloo!
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