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I'M Almost Dead

So thirsty am I
growing up towards the sky
my roots they are dry
shrivelled buds are almost dead
Heavy rain I drown instead

Written 25th September 2022

Contest BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE CONTEST
Sponsor Brian Strand
5th PLACE

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Sam Kauffman Date: 10/6/2022 10:11:00 AM Ann, congratulations on your win with this winsome tanka. We do need the refreshment of life giving water. You have so eloquently articulated that in your poem. It is so visual. Sending you the blessings of rain! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/16/2022 6:12:00 AM Bless you dear Sam and thanks for your great comments they are always a joy to read my friend. I do hope you are well and thank you so much. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/2/2022 4:51:00 AM Congratulations, Ann. So few words that say it all. I enjoyed reading it, Thank you. Tke care, Shirley Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/16/2022 6:10:00 AM Dear Shirley so glad you enjoyed reading my poem and thank you so much for your visit. I hope you are well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 9/30/2022 2:55:00 PM Must learn about a,TANKA. This was fantastic! What a surprise ending. I am so glad you were a winner. Well deserved. Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 10/16/2022 6:09:00 AM Thank you so much Barbara for your lovely comments, so kind of you and I really appreciate your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/26/2022 12:52:00 PM - Congratulations on your great win, Ann :) - hugs Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/29/2022 8:40:00 AM Dear Sunshine how lovely to hear from you and I hope you are well. Thank you so much for your kind words. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Christuraj Alex Date: 9/25/2022 8:44:00 PM Capturing title and very powerful Tanka. Congratulations! Login to Reply Ann Gilmour Date: 9/29/2022 8:39:00 AM Many thanks Christuraj for your congrats and your most encouraging words ~ really appreciate them. Kindest thoughts Ann xx