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Memory

fragile skin stretches
across the cheeks of death's dawn
beauty-marked weeping
I see only the groom now
peach sweet the memories rise
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 18, 2015 at 9:59 PM
one day, I will be as good as you... Linda
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February 15, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Debbie, Awesome Tanka Tears win. ~Skat~
Roper Avatar
February 15, 2015 at 3:26 PM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful write a 7. Blessings Eve
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February 15, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Oh so sad Debbie this is a beautiful tanka:-) congrats. Hugs Jan
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October 6, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Wow, this is a stunner! Steller work Debbie.
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October 6, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Great write. Thanks for sharing. Lucy
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