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Francine Roberts

Nearly Perfect

Hazelnut coffee,

Barefoot on the patio,

Classic rock playing.

My life is nearly perfect

But I still haven't found you.

Copyright © Francine Roberts | Year Posted 2010

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Andrea Dietrich

October 24, 2012 at 3:49 PM

I saw below when I commented on this one a while back. I had loved it then and I love it now. Congrats on your win.

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 24, 2012 at 5:49 AM

Congratulations on your win in ~SKAT~'s "TANKA ME" contest Francine. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

October 24, 2012 at 4:03 AM

CONGRATS FRANCINE ON A SENSATIONAL WRITE .. OH SO TRUE .. AND GRAND WIN TOO LUV ..

Poet Destroyer A

October 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM

FRANCINE , congratulations with your "Tanka me this, Tanka me that, Tanka me any poem you want :-) LOL.... what a title.. Love it and enjoyed stopping by all my sisters tanka winners... good night... LUV~PD

October 23, 2012 at 3:34 PM

Big congratulations on your win, Francine! hugs:)LG

October 23, 2012 at 2:15 PM

F, Congrats on your win' luv * Siddy

Andrea Dietrich

July 8, 2011 at 7:53 PM

I loved it the first time I saw it too. Congrats in the winner's circle. I really enjoy this type of poem.

July 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

Congrats on your HM, Francine. Excellent tanka. Enjoyed. Have a great weekend. Thanks for your comments. luv Ralph

Carrie Richards

July 8, 2011 at 7:18 AM

I love this one!! That perfect world....."almost complete"....but there is always hope in tomorrow! Well done, Francine!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

July 8, 2011 at 5:53 AM

Congrats Francine on your HM in Brian's contest with this lovely creative poetry.. stunning imagery and perfect combos for perfection luv..

July 8, 2011 at 5:35 AM

Excellent Tanka, Francine. Many congrats on your HM. Lainie

Carol Sunshine Brown

July 8, 2011 at 4:04 AM

Congratulations on your win Francine in Brian's contest. Love, Carol

February 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM

A great descriptive tanka.

Andrea Dietrich

July 29, 2010 at 9:29 PM

ok, this one best so far! a FAV

Andrea Dietrich

July 22, 2010 at 11:45 PM

OH, this is VERY nice!! Luv, Andrea

July 22, 2010 at 1:02 PM

Awesome Tanka Francine. As Nazareth sang I'm on 'This Flight Tonight' >> James

July 21, 2010 at 11:23 PM

A very lovely write. Continue to be nearly perfect - that's the best we will ever get.

Constance La France

July 21, 2010 at 6:52 AM

Sounds like a perfect life to me, do you really need "he" just joking ~~~

Charles Henderson

July 20, 2010 at 6:57 PM

Good one Francine. I enjoyed it. Charles

July 20, 2010 at 5:41 AM

I enjoyed the nearly perfect

July 20, 2010 at 3:59 AM

Good luck in the finding of you...Beautiful write..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

July 19, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Short and sweet, right to the point. I like it. Also, you will find them sooner than later, I promise.

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