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Light a Candle--Tanka

So many paths here, which one leads to your sweet heart, my destination? Light a candle there my dear and keep your heart's door ajar. ========================== Placement:1st, (February 2011) Contest:12-IN-1...Choose Your Forte! Sponsor:John Heck By:kashinath karmakar (15th Feb.2011)

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/29/2011 5:38:00 AM

Congratulations Kashinath on your win in the "Any Form -Theme" contest sponsored by Brian Strand. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/26/2011 7:40:00 AM

Congrats Kash on your second place win in Brian's contest ..another wow moment poem of great worth my friend..luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/28/2011 6:34:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in John's contest Kashinath. Love, Carol

Elaine George

Date: 2/27/2011 5:00:00 PM

Many congrat's on your FIRST PLACE win with this BRILLIANT Tanka, dear Kashinath. Elaine

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 2/27/2011 11:16:00 AM

Congrats on your win with this wonderful piece. I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 2/27/2011 9:18:00 AM

You sure are a romantic, Kashinath! And you are taking on this form really well--super congrats on your top win, :)

John Heck

Date: 2/27/2011 6:16:00 AM

CONGRATS, Kashinath! Peace always, John

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 2/27/2011 5:50:00 AM

Congratulations to you Kashinath!

Kory Calhoun

Date: 2/26/2011 10:44:00 PM

Wow! So beautiful and heart warming. I like this so much. Congrats on your #1 WIN in Mr. Heck's contest. Best wishes, KC

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/26/2011 9:28:00 PM

there you go , champ! my happy cheers to you for the fine win , kashi:) huggs, nette

John Freeman

Date: 2/26/2011 7:07:00 PM

Awesome job , good to see you with a top spot, Kashinath. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored first place. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/26/2011 5:03:00 PM

Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/26/2011 4:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win..Sara

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/26/2011 2:13:00 PM

So wonderful, tender and filled with hope and love!! No wonder John adored this! Congratulations, dear, Kashinath!!

Joe Inka

Date: 2/26/2011 1:17:00 PM

Congrats, You don't need a candle to find your way to the readers heart

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/26/2011 12:53:00 PM

Congrats Kashinath on your first place win in John's contest my friend.. amazing as always ..enjoy with luv..

Steven Mossburg

Date: 2/23/2011 3:22:00 AM

I like this one. Very true to life.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/17/2011 7:08:00 AM

Just had to read this lovely beauty again Kashinath.. great expressions in your lines.. good luck in the contest luv..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/16/2011 4:31:00 PM

AHHHH, reads better now!!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/16/2011 11:51:00 AM

Sometimes bad experiences lead people to shut the doors to their hearts. I love the way you ask her to light a candle so you can find your way to her, Kashinath. Beautiful poem! Love, Carolyn

Constance La France

Date: 2/16/2011 6:51:00 AM

This is a breathtaking write, so visual, I could see that candle flickering and that last line is beautiful~~

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/16/2011 5:37:00 AM

Awesome and amazing invitation in words so beautiful Kashinath.. good luck in the contest.. a charming piece luv..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/16/2011 4:50:00 AM

you're on a japanese roll, kashi!! great stuff.. is this also for a contest??:) hugggs, nette

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/16/2011 4:33:00 AM

Good one...Enjoyed..This says want me in and invite me in to your deepest needs..That is a big responsibility on your part..Thanks for reading my "Double Tornado"..Sara

John Freeman

Date: 2/15/2011 6:05:00 PM

Nice Job Kashinath, Agape, Moses