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Magnanimous

Magnanimous

Noble character—
With a greatness of spirit!
Never vindictive . . . 
	Generous and forgiving . . . 
High-minded and always just!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
December 22, 2018 (Tanka)

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M. L. Kiser Date: 11/13/2019 4:45:00 PM Beautifully penned piece. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 11/15/2019 6:54:00 PM Many Thanks MLK!! I've been away from Poetry Soup during this year, as I've been preparing and finalizing the manuscript for my second book of poetry, which should be released by my published during early 2020. After I get my second book released, I will be back to posting. (Also currently working on short stories and a novella too!!) Cheers and Best, Gary

Pashang Salehi Date: 10/22/2019 7:15:00 AM I love the content, the rhythm, and the style. You do create such wonderful work. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 10/22/2019 10:26:00 AM Many Thanks Pashang!! I am very pleased that you liked my Tanka here!! I plan to do some new poems here in the future after I get my upcoming second book published. (Looks like my new book will probably published and released during early 2020, and it will more than 500 pages. I'll be glad when it's finally finished.) BTW, your poetry is most wondrous work too!!Cheers and Best, Gary

Ann Foster Date: 9/24/2019 9:35:00 AM this was great... miss your poems... please write more...hugs... Ann Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 9/25/2019 2:13:00 PM Many Thanks Ann!! I really appreciate your note!! I plan to write more poetry in the future. However, I am right in the middle of finalizing the manuscript of my second book for publication, which covers my poetry spanning 2014-2018. Once I get this new book published and on the way, I will be back full-force writing and posting once again. Formal publishing always takes time. Best Always, Gary

Therese Bacha Date: 9/20/2019 1:35:00 AM Hi Gary, how i wish that in this world many human beings would exist the way you wrote those deep truthful words in your poem. I loved reading it. I have been away for a long time. Regards. Terry xoxo Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 9/20/2019 5:19:00 PM Hello Terry, Many Thanks for your very kind words here. I've found over the years that sometimes the Tanka or certain Dactyl poetic formats are ideal for certain themes that focus on one thing. I'm always experimenting with different formats even with poems I've not yet posted to Poetry Soup. I've been away too during year as I've been preparing my second book of poetry for upcoming publication. Cheers and Best Always, Gary

David Smith Date: 8/7/2019 10:10:00 PM Very True Gary. Not many understand it's meaning now but those who do are precious indeed. All the best David in NZ Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 8/7/2019 10:55:00 PM Hello David, I enjoyed your comment here very much. Yes, "Magnanimous" is a theme well-worth writing about. I am very pleased that you enjoyed my Tanka here. Cheers and Best, Gary

Kabutha Paul Hempstone Date: 6/26/2019 11:09:00 AM You poem,Sir,is well written and rich in content. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 6/26/2019 11:31:00 AM Many Thanks Macharia!! I am very glad that you liked my Tanka here. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Indiana Shaw Date: 6/21/2019 10:35:00 AM How sweet of you to write a poem about my father who has all those contributes plus a big dollop of wisdom - it gets a more than magnanimous vote from me - cheers Gary . . . ; ) Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 6/22/2019 12:56:00 AM Thanks Indiana!! I'm pleased for sure that the words of my Tanka here hit the mark in describing your father. Very Wonderful indeed!! Best Wishes, Gary

M. L. Kiser Date: 5/30/2019 5:38:00 PM Beautifully done. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 5/31/2019 2:12:00 PM Many Thanks MLK!! I will be in touch later with you!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Ralph Sergi Date: 5/18/2019 3:04:00 PM Hi Gary: You have evoked the poetic spirit of all our soup poets including yourself. We are all unique! Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 5/19/2019 9:38:00 AM Thanks Ralph!! I truly appreciate your comment here. Unique we are all for sure. The "Poetic Spirit" is alive and well. Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Carole Duet Date: 4/28/2019 3:14:00 PM Hi Gary! I just have to tell you that you've made me love this word, "magnanimous". What a perfect description...of a perfect person. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 4/29/2019 3:49:00 PM Hello Carole, Many Thanks for your read of my Tanka here, and for your most generous comments. My take on "Magnanimous" in this Tanka was to describe a type of person that most of us would want to aspire to be or to be like. Best Wishes Always, Gary

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Date: 3/8/2019 2:05:00 PM Wow a great tanka of qualities and attributes to aspire for. Inspiring. Thumbs up for fine poem. So nice to read from u again, Pleez do comment my newest poem too. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 3/8/2019 5:16:00 PM Many Thanks Zaynab!! Very pleased you liked my Tanka here. I will take a look at your newest poem -- most certainly. Cheers and Best, Gary

M. L. Kiser Date: 3/2/2019 2:20:00 PM A lovely Tanka Gary. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 3/2/2019 3:13:00 PM MLK, Many Thanks!! I'm very pleased you like this one!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Liam Mcdaid Date: 2/3/2019 8:31:00 AM you about fired the arrow to the heart of the matter smiling wishing you both a blessed week Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 2/4/2019 4:03:00 PM Many Thanks Liam Mate!! (Busy now with working on my second poetry book for publication. Will be in touch with in the near future!!) Cheers and Best, Gary

Funom Makama Date: 1/5/2019 10:00:00 AM wow! What a personality! This is subtle, gentle tender and worth the spoils of fantasies... A great write from a great friend who has started the new year greatly... Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 1/6/2019 3:26:00 PM Hello Funom, Thanks very much for your read and your very kind words here!! Very Pleased you enjoyed this latest Tanka!! All the best to you and your family for the new year!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Nette Onclaud Date: 12/23/2018 2:03:00 AM gary, such a timely, brilliant message for this meaningful season... it's the 23rd; allow me to greet you and the family and blissful christmas!...huggs Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/23/2018 12:11:00 PM Hello Dear Nette!! I really enjoyed reading your latest poem the other day!! Many Thanks for your read and note here on my special Tanka poem. Very Pleased you enjoyed it!! And the same heartful Christmas and New Year's wishes to you and your family from Ingrid and me!! God Bless Always!! Gary

Arturo Michael Date: 12/22/2018 11:47:00 AM You really are a teacher in many ways...I want to thank you for being here...I've learnt from you this year...Would also like to wish you and yours all the best for this Christmas... Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 12/22/2018 12:06:00 PM Hello Arturo, Merry Christmas wishes to you too!! And thanks also for your comment about learning from me via my poetry. I do try, and I do my best to be professional in all I do. This poem is my last poem for this year. And, I will be away from Poetry Soup for a few months into the new year, as I prepare my second book of poetry manuscript for publication during Spring 2019. I shall start back with Poetry Soup next year after my new book is published and on the street!! Cheers and Best Always, Gary (P.S. I enjoy your poetry too -- immensely!!)