Key West Sunset

Celebrate the joy

You have lived another day

Spectrum in the sky

By the grace of God, go I

Join the sundown revelry



*Each day in Key West, they have a party outside to watch the sun go down.  It is 
quite a magical moment if you are able to participate and offer thanks.

For Rick's "beautiful memory" contest
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Inka Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 6:43 PM
Rise on the Atlantic set on the Gulf. That was the day I was introduced to the Long Island Iced Tea, and yet I somehow still remember it vividly. Thanks for reminding me
K. Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 8:36 AM
just coming back here to congratulate you Carolyn! Wonderful tanka-- and hmm I sure will let you know if I can't get rid of those hiccups-- curious as to what that fail-safe cure is ;) -- thanks-- nikko :)
Nandy Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 2:20 AM
A LOVELY POEM CAROLYN ! WHERE IS KEY WEST LOCATED ? Thank you for your beautiful comments on my Inca Mail Runners ! -Raj
Augustus Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 2:09 PM
This is lovely! The description really helped to get completely drawn into the poem. Congratulations on getting a placement in the contest!
Richards Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 6:22 PM
What a lovely memory. I want to be there to see this sundown!! :) Congratulations, Carolyn! ~ love, Carrie
Mehta Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Ciongratulations on the win in the contest, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Many congratulations Carolyn on your win in Rick's fine contest with this faith Tanka >> James
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in Rick Parise's contest "A Memory Of Beauty". Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 8:37 PM
What a pretty tanka and waha wonderful tradition. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Dietrich Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Very nice and an intereresting thing to learn about as well. congratulation, Carolyn! LUv, Andrea
Neels Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Rick's contest.. Will send you mail on facebook in a few hours, love Wilma
Fraser Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 12:48 PM
This must bring the community together Carolyn. I wish more people did this, it just may repair a lot of cracks in today's society. Good luck in Rick's contest >> James
Arteaga Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 1:38 PM
sounds like a fun party with such great imagery to celebrate for! lovely tanka :D
Anish Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Sounds like a beautiful scene to me! I also think you utilized the form very effectively. Yours Matthew Anish
Austin Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Sundowns in Key West must be awesome. Good luch in the contest. Love, Dave
Knop Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 6:15 AM
Amazing and well written Tanka, Carolyn! If I close my eyes I could see the sea and the sun going down!!!! And thank you for all your kind comments! Have yourself an enjoyable Sunday and best of luck for Rick's contest!....Love, Gert
K. Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 5:37 AM
well that sounds like a great way to celebrate life-- sunsets truly are amazing-- wish you the best in the contest! -- nikko :)
Delacroix Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Beautiful, Carolyn! Nice expressions and imagery. Good luck in the contest and boy, would I like to see this magical moment! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, my friend! Caroline.
Henderson Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 8:39 PM
soup mail waiting-Charles
Gorelick Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Good one LNC..Ill bet you get a win..lets try soup mail again.BG
Falotico Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 3:19 PM
geat entry, sounds lovely as its poet... luv Michael
Kendrick Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Great memory in the form of a Tanka that is sure to be in the winners' circle...Good luck..Sara
Chachere Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 1:05 PM
sundown, i love that word, also sunset.their both beautiful(: i agree. ~Always&Forever Lynette
Neels Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Wow Carolyn, amazing imagery and you are right hey, we should be thankful for each day.. Hope you'll have a splended weekend, love Wilma
Culverhouse Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 12:48 PM
sounds lovely...thanks for your comments!
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