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Broken Glass

BROKEN GLASS her knuckles bleed. she’s scared, not caring for herself. dad will be so mad. tomorrow comes, dad’s silent. mercy never makes a peep. 7/2/2017 tanka form

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Date: 7/2/2017 4:21:00 PM
what an outstanding final line on this one, Kim. WELL DONE.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2017 5:18:00 PM
Thanks, my friend!
Date: 7/2/2017 7:30:00 AM
This is a beautiful Tanka. I think one of the best I've ever read. The middle line so emotionally separates the two top lines from the two bottom lines. This is a little gem. And hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2017 8:11:00 AM
And a true story! My dad's a gem! Thanks, Darren!
Date: 7/2/2017 6:15:00 AM
Lovely ...
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2017 8:11:00 AM
Thanks, Probir!
Date: 7/2/2017 3:25:00 AM
Excellent. Lovely write. Thanks for sharing it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2017 8:13:00 AM
Thanks, Ravi!
Date: 7/2/2017 2:05:00 AM
I love that last line, Kim! Well done, my friend
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2017 8:14:00 AM
Thanks so much, WW! :)
Date: 7/2/2017 1:41:00 AM
How lovely it is dearest, Kim!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 7/2/2017 8:14:00 AM
Thanks so much, Demetrios!

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