Bye-Bye

Stay away from me
Our good times have gone away
Cheaters never win
Come on sing me a sad song
So I can laugh, while you cry
Written for: "Tanka"me" a sad song Contest Sponsored by: ~P.D.~ Written by: Carol Brown 6th Place Winner
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 23, 2017 at 3:48 PM
So amazing! I git the point.
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 12, 2014 at 3:21 PM
Very good Tanka, Carol! Yes, cheaters get caught sooner or later. And like the say, And what goes around, comes around" sad but nice poem! Best to you Carol! xxxx D.
Kithinji Avatar
August 3, 2013 at 7:16 AM
And winners never cheat! I love it.
A   Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 9:11 PM
yes.. a wonderful win in my contest... sad i must say...pd
Macfarlane Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 7:40 AM
Carol....this write is judicious! Love it! Congrats on your win! Hugs
Bain Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 2:34 PM
Good write.... Seems that you'v won - Trevor
Gasun Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 7:23 AM
One of the most painful words to hear for me is "Good bye". It was such a perfect topic chosen for the theme and form my dear friend. My big congratulations on your awesome win! love/hugs:) Leonora
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 23, 2012 at 4:43 AM
Congratulations on your fine win Carol xx
Dietrich Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM
Way to go in PD's contest a well deserved win for you, carol.
Liwayway Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Congratulations on your win friend Carol :) I can relate to your poem (^_^) nice tanka!!
Brown Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Thank you all for the comments and congrats. They are always appreciated. Love, Carol XXXX
Rozario Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Carol many congrats on your win...great write!!!
Susan Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 7:21 AM
Congrats on another win with this one!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 4:18 PM
CONGRATS CAOL SUNSHINE ON AAN EXCITING WIN FOR A SUPERB TANKA LUV ..
Roberts Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 2:40 PM
great job Carol, congrats on your win
A   Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Carol, congratulations with your to be or not to be tanka poem in my contest... take care of yourself' always~PD
Susan Avatar
October 16, 2012 at 8:22 AM
I like the anger in this - nicely done! good luck in the contest :)
Kamal Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 5:43 AM
This is so touching! loved it!
Patrikar Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM
intriguing lines!
Duncan Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 12:24 AM
very nice,,,, I like it Carol ;}
Goller Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM
Bye- Bye indeed, a very nice expressed Tanka, Thanks for sharing it, God bless you. Hugs! Erich
Maverick Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM
I see you got on top of the twist here Carol Thank you for your kind comment on my Poems feature.."
Ellison Avatar
October 10, 2012 at 5:58 AM
Just rewards! Great Tanka... tanka you very much! LOL Hugs, happy thoughts and much love, Jack xox
Dietrich Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Yes, this is GREAT.
Viedge Avatar
October 9, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Nailed it! And funny, really nice.
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