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Gladiolus Tanka

Spring gladiolus
Bloom by bloom they develop 
Dainty pink beauties
Stand proud before my garden
Guard me while I pause in bliss

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Terrell Martin

January 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Hi Ken, I'm more of a hibiscus kind of guy as I tend to steer away from the bulb varieties of flowers. But this poem rocks in terms of imagery and a "pause in bliss" - something we all need from time to time. Very well done.

Paige Hind

March 9, 2023 at 11:35 AM

I love the tanka form. Liked your imagery of the flower!

Ken Rone

March 10, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Thank you Paige. I am not a flower person per se, but i do have a garden and the glads prosper. I chose them for the universal imagery they would present here.

Sara Kendrick

January 26, 2023 at 2:06 AM

Ahh!! I enjoy glads in my garden but have trouble with them being blown over. I know there are remedies, but I am no longer able to get out there and care for them or anything else. Thank you for dropping by my page with congratulations. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Sara

Susan Ashley

August 2, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Dear Ken, your inspiring pen captures the beauty of the gladiolus with finesse. The vivid imagery of your garden is blissful indeed! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Ken Rone

August 4, 2022 at 9:31 AM

Wow. Such kind words. Well, the glads ain't what they used to be. 8 days above 90 degrees pretty much wasted them. Bot the memory lingers. Best - Ken

Heidi Sands

July 2, 2022 at 10:43 AM

Oh I love this. I planted some pink ones too and yellow. They are growing, but haven't bloomed yet :)

Ken Rone

July 4, 2022 at 2:25 PM

A wonderful time of year. Thanks Heidi.

I Am Anaya

June 30, 2022 at 12:00 PM

They sound lovely Ken, such a sight to bring you to your knees!

Vijay Pandit

May 24, 2022 at 5:43 AM

A delightful poem Ken--enjoyed the exuberance of spring you wrote about.

Ken Rone

May 24, 2022 at 11:53 AM

Thanks for checking in Vijay, and congratulations again!

Heidi Sands

March 28, 2022 at 5:06 PM

A beautiful poem Ken. I loved seeing this :)

Victor Buhagiar

March 16, 2022 at 9:50 AM

Great poem. The gladiolus are lovely.

Ken Rone

April 13, 2022 at 7:47 AM

A belated thank you Victor. I appreciate you warm comment. Best - Ken

Joseph P. DiMino

March 10, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Lovely write, Ken; I too, believe that blossoms have thinking personalities and duties besides being beautiful, with entrancing scents. I join you in the floral loony-bin. Rose will be my favorite nurse. Great read!

Joseph May

March 6, 2022 at 4:38 PM

Beautifully penned Ken, great last line

Ken Rone

March 6, 2022 at 9:37 PM

Thank you for your gracious and generous comment Joseph. Best - Ken

Andrea Dietrich

March 6, 2022 at 12:21 PM

This is a beautiful tribute to gladiolas. I am seeing many flower tankas. I hope it's ok to do something different than flowers for this contest. I better check the rules again, or it's back to the drawing board for me.

Ken Rone

March 6, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Oh Andrea...take a break, you'll only win! Lol. Thanks for you kind comment. Best - Ken

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