Blues Tanka Contest

Notes tickle the ear
Sorrow's song so sweetly sung
Faintly I'm aware
Somber, melodic embrace
Melancholy fills the air
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Joe xx
A   Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 8:44 PM
Joe :-) stopping by CONGRATULATE you with your awesome win in Susan's "Tanka " contest... good write~PD
Dietrich Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 4:05 PM
Congrats on your win with this melancholy gem.
Cheesman Avatar
December 8, 2012 at 6:54 AM
Oh wow Joe......you say so much in 5 lines....it has some weight - well done! - Shaz
Kearley Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 5:16 PM
Nice write Joe...I think you know the blues.
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