Inner Struggle

Inner Struggle 

is it the stars
on a cloak of midnight blue
or the moon beams
dancing through the canopy
that eases reality’s view?

the reflection
in the window pane
begs answer
for it’s tears, not rain,
that stream on the glass

silent cascades
bare the resistance
of approval
prayerfully awaiting 
the dawning acceptance

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Date: 5/1/2013 3:10:00 PM
Splendid expression, artfully written! Love how it makes me feel, reflecting upon my own inner struggle. Going to my favs. :) Tanya
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Date: 4/21/2013 6:38:00 PM
Written with the elegance and depth of a classic poet
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Date: 4/20/2013 12:52:00 AM
nicely done... congrats on your win!
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Date: 4/19/2013 2:36:00 AM
Congrats on your wonderful win Debra.
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Date: 4/18/2013 7:31:00 PM
Debra, Congratulations in Craig's "Empty Tissue Box " contest;-) always~ PD
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Date: 4/18/2013 4:56:00 PM
well done, congratulations Debra.
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Date: 4/18/2013 1:27:00 PM
Congratulations Debra ..beautiful
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Date: 4/17/2013 6:04:00 PM
Beautiful flow here. Loved it j
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Date: 4/14/2013 3:22:00 PM
Soulful solitary solace in every word. Your heart has spoken and we have heard. Wake up now to embrace the day. The stars and moonbeams have now given way. Peace. :)
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Date: 4/12/2013 10:11:00 PM
sad but i love it. Enjoyed stopping by this evening. Thank you for sharing, ~Always & Forever *LINDA
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Date: 4/12/2013 7:14:00 PM
very nicely done, Debra. And I like how you did not worry about syllable count with this modern Tanka set.
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Date: 4/12/2013 11:53:00 AM
Debra, it is deep, touching and sad ...... I feel loneliness, behind the windows. - Thanks, it's beautifully written. - Have a lovely sun shining weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/12/2013 10:02:00 AM
You had me at "midnight blue". That's my favorite color. The setting for these lines are very graceful.
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Date: 4/12/2013 9:17:00 AM
Deb; A beautiful Tanka. I very much enjoyed reading this morning. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla
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