John Freeman Poet Tanka

Blue

~Blue is quite lonely...
   `Tis a conscience child quite blue...
     Blue these thoughts quit strong... 
       As ocean is deep and blue...
         Blue essence having no form!

By John Freeman
For and in honor of Francine Roberts
And contest; Blue.

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T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet February 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM Wow John what a read it was great.Thanks for the congrats on my win.~Teresa~

Andrea Dietrich February 13, 2011 at 2:51 PM Just revisiting this one. I really loved the way you said that last line about the ocean!

Daver Austin February 12, 2011 at 10:13 AM I see you TOO are caught up in the BLUE. This one is deep as the ocean, John. Love, Dave

Joseph Abruscato February 11, 2011 at 6:22 PM well done nice work.

Robert Pettit February 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM Nicely written tanka, John. My entry didn't make it either.

Constance La France February 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM I love your lines very much, "blue is quite lonely" wonderful~~

Carolyn Devonshire February 10, 2011 at 12:33 PM Loneliness certainly does make us feel blue, John. I like the way you describe the "conscience child." Very unique but appropriate description. Love, Carolyn

Wilma Neels February 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM John, yours is quite unique.. Stunning Tanka for sure.. Good luck for the contest ;-) Wilma

Kabuteng P.Ink K. February 10, 2011 at 9:15 AM Another very interesting take on Blue-- this contest sure is inspiring wonderful poetry-- enjoyed this one, Moses :) wish you the best in the contest :) --nikko :)

Charles Melody Lightning Ink February 10, 2011 at 9:03 AM another wonder, this is a winner.. thanks for your good comments on my poem.

Andrea Dietrich February 9, 2011 at 7:38 PM HI, john, I sure enjoy reading all these blue poems. So cool, and your poem too! Good luck in the contest. Luv, Andrea

Sara Kendrick February 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM Good luck in the contest with this one that reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta February 9, 2011 at 3:22 PM What a different variant meanings of the word you have penned, John. Good luck in the contest,