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Castles of the Sea

Children so carefree Laugh while castles made of sand Topple in the sea- How soon shattered dreams may bring Teardrops of maturity. October 4, 2015 ~5th Place~ Contest: Your Choice Again Sponsor: Brian Strand Judged: 02/21/2023 ~9th Place~ Premiere Contest: One New or Old Tanka Sponsor: Rick Parise Judged: 09/24/2016 ~9th Place~ Premiere Contest: One New or Old Tanka Sponsor: Rick Parise Judged: 09/24/2016

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/23/2023 7:54:00 AM

Congratulations on this winning work in Brian's contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Sara

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/2/2023 6:36:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sara, for the congratulations and uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/25/2016 8:01:00 PM

great lines AND message therein. Congrats for your well deserved win.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/24/2016 3:18:00 PM

So lovely to read this gem again:-) many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 9/24/2016 2:21:00 PM

sweet Sandra, lovely tanka :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/24/2016 11:11:00 AM

Great contrast between childhood and adult woes. Congrats, Sandra :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/24/2016 10:21:00 AM

This is really beautiful and profound, Sandra. Congrats on your win! Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/5/2015 4:02:00 PM

a very nicely written tanka, dear!

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/8/2015 7:07:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Your comment is much appreciated. Sandra

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2015 3:16:00 PM

Sandra, so lovely and wonderfully visual, a teardrop 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, pirate ...

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/8/2015 7:08:00 PM

Hi Broken Wings, always nice to receive you visit, positive comment and support. Thank you! Hugs, Sandra

Kevin Leake

Date: 10/5/2015 3:12:00 AM

Really nice Sandra, A touching Tanka on beautiful sea shores!!! Best wishes Kevin

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/8/2015 7:09:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kevin. I appreciate your visit and positive comment. Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 10/4/2015 11:00:00 AM

The innocence of childhood ... oh how true Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 10/8/2015 7:10:00 PM

Hi Jan, thank you so much...yes, innocence of childhood...to young to appreciate it then...Thanks for you visit and comments. Hugs, Sandra