Breaking the Ice

it rained as you left,
and your goodbye shivered in
the rear view mirror...

ice cold reflection looked back
as tires broke the silence




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8/29/14 For Alfred's Tanka Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kendrick Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 6:24 AM
Great work in this one..It has such wonderful subtle meanings..Enjoyed reading it today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Kendrick Avatar
September 5, 2014 at 6:25 AM
Congrats..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2014 at 8:14 PM
this is fantastic, Carrie. Simply the BEST!!
Guzzi Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 12:11 PM
A powerful image! Congrad's Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my verse. Light & Love
M V Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 10:07 AM
What a sweet scene it is! Congratulations, Carrie
Beck Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 2:31 AM
hi Carrrie....in a desperate rush here but wanted to say congrts on your recent wins and to say your verses always delight me.....always wish i had more time to discuss in detail..........and thanks for your own kind words about my stuff.....bye bye best wishes
A. Sharma Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 11:48 PM
Extreme emotions Carrie, beautifully penned ! sure will place high! best wishes!
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