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Despicable

A descriptive word—
That’s always hitting its mark!
Attacks and hurts us . . . 
	Hateful, wicked, and cruel . . . 
Degrades the human spirit!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
June 23, 2017 (Tanka)

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 7/2/2018 12:51:00 PM

Yes it is , Gary my friend.How are you? I think you are doing fine with your literary ambition. Love to you and Ingrid and to your whole family too. REGARDS from rajat.

Gary Bateman
Date: 7/3/2018 4:25:00 AM

Hello Rajat!! I am fine and so is Ingrid. It's really great to hear from you. Both Ingrid and I hope all is well with you and your family too. I'm still posting poetry while preparing for the eventual release of my second book of poetry planned for Spring 2019. I will drop by soon to check out any new posted poems you have. Best Always!! Gary

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/30/2018 3:43:00 PM

I may have been called worse but the occasion doesn't come to mind. Well done Gary...

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/30/2018 5:55:00 PM

Hello Charlie, Thanks for your comment here. I've heard this word on occasion mainly focused toward someone's unsavory actions. And sometimes, it's used in directly referring the person in question. It's not a pleasant reference and/or moniker to have. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/29/2018 10:08:00 PM

Words are very powerful...as god uttered the first word for creation...and the tanka you have created is very powerful Gary...love & light my friend...^WW^

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/30/2018 5:51:00 PM

Thanks WW for your great comment here and your illuminating thoughts!! You are certainly right -- "Words" are indeed very powerful, and their respective meanings and intentions do count. The negative words can do some significant damage, depending on the circumstances. Best Wishes!! Gary

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/24/2018 3:15:00 AM

It certainly does Gary, well written. Tom.

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/24/2018 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Tom!! I really appreciate your read and comment here. Best Wishes, Gary

Lyric Man

Date: 6/24/2018 12:01:00 AM

Gary, a tanka was a perfect form for this!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/24/2018 8:49:00 AM

Hello Lyric Man, Yes -- for sure!! I thought the same thing as I was debating how to write about this subject. Many Thanks!! Best Wishes, Gary

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/23/2018 3:13:00 PM

A word one rarely hears, Gary. Probably should be used more often. This old world can be pretty disgusting sometimes. Nice to read your thoughts today. Hoping you and Ingrid are well:)

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/24/2018 8:52:00 AM

Hello Danny, Many thanks for your read here and for your thoughts and comments!! Yes, for sure, this thematic subject does tend come up and appear in the public discourse ever-so-often. All is well with us, we both hope the same for you and your family!! Best Wishes, Gary