my umbrella

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The Sanford-Style Tanka - A Picture Prompt Poetry Contest of Suzette Richards

my umbrella drips rays of golden sunlight as I ponder the ripples of sea’s relentless tides

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Paul Callus

Date: 1/8/2025 2:47:00 PM

Back again with merited congratulations on your top placement, Andrea!! Well done!

Jim Healey

Date: 1/8/2025 7:13:00 AM

Nice tanka, Andrea. Congrats on your win.

Valsa George

Date: 1/2/2025 9:13:00 PM

The metaphor of life you have used in this tanka makes it stand out. Sweet composition.

Paige Hind

Date: 12/28/2024 4:49:00 PM

Beautiful - <3

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/27/2024 5:13:00 PM

Andrea, a perfect picture analysis! The idea that light drips is really quite good. Smiles!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/26/2024 8:50:00 PM

Stunning imagery graces this stellar poem! great work, Andrea.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/26/2024 2:22:00 AM

I love the image you have painted here, Andrea, and also the metaphoric ending. ~ I wish you all the best for the new year // paul

Ink Empress

Date: 12/26/2024 12:12:00 AM

I really want to do this contest, try atleast! Ah! Yours is so beautifully done as always sweet andrea! Perfect for the picture! So touching! I see youv been posting some brilliant poems while i was away. Best wishes

Yann Rolland

Date: 12/25/2024 9:46:00 PM

almost philosophical scene, so nice reading, thanks poet

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/24/2024 3:47:00 PM

Spirit resides in liquid substance. Well done my friend!