No Regrets Now

taste of your kisses
lingered after you left me
that final evening--
   I am no longer crying
   I want you to know this, dear.


May 27, 2021
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Kulkarni Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Such a sweet message for your loved one!
Hankins Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 11:04 AM
Thanks, Smita. Your take on my poem was very interesting.
Cheney Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 6:04 AM
Ah the sting of a lost love. You capture it vividly.
Hankins Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Thanks, Kenneth. I'm glad you enjoyed my tanka.
Daniel Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 5:19 AM
Touching, Milton:)
Hankins Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Thanks, Jo.
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 3:26 AM
You paint a very poignant piece here Milton, the tears have gone, but the emptiness and yearning remains, cheers David
Hankins Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 8:16 AM
Thanks, David. This was my first try at tanka. Interesting form. I enjoyed writing it, and I am happy you enjoyed reading it.
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