Blush

pink tipped
yellow roses 
in full bloom--
     the blush of first love
      becomes you


5/8/15
Entered in PD's 100 in a Row #2 contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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De Burca Avatar
July 9, 2016 at 8:53 AM
Congrats on your win with a beautiful Tanka
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:28 AM
Thank you, Seosamh!
Kimathi Avatar
July 8, 2016 at 4:14 AM
Awesome!! Congrats Kim, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)
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July 16, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Thank you so much, Teddy!
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July 7, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Hi Kim, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "PAIN GETS IN THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS" if you'd like..... Love LINDA
Merryman Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 11:27 AM
Thank you for my placement, Linda!
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2015 at 4:09 PM
this is REALLY good, and I do not say that lightly when it comes to tanka, sweetie!! Seven
Merryman Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 12:56 PM
Thank you, Andrea! This means a lot to me!
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 10, 2015 at 1:35 AM
Words that compete with the flower's shades in this fine Tanka Kim! Outstanding!
Merryman Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 12:39 AM
Connie, thank you for your encouraging words!
La France Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 5:01 PM
Kim, lovely in a few words, 7 and thanks for visiting my flower poem
Merryman Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 12:38 AM
Thank you, Constance, and you are welcome!
Manassian Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 3:35 AM
Lovely, Kim. This is Eileen. I enjoyed your tanka very much. :)
Merryman Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 12:36 AM
Thank you, Eileen! I'm glad you liked it.
Flint Avatar
May 8, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Very nice Kim!
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May 12, 2015 at 12:35 AM
Thank you, Wally!
Bauer Avatar
May 8, 2015 at 8:20 PM
this is lovely, kim!
Merryman Avatar
May 12, 2015 at 12:34 AM
Thank you, Ilene!
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