Heidi Sands Poet Tanka

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No Tomorrow

The praying mantis
Camouflaged like a green leaf
It sits still praying
Knowing there's no tomorrow
Nothing left, even sorrow

Heidi Sands


8/22/19

Placed 3rd in the..What if there was no tomorrow poetry contest.

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Edmund Strempfl September 9, 2019 at 7:28 PM Creates thought to life. Short and to the point Heidi Sands September 10, 2019 at 5:53 AM Thank you Edmund :)

Eve Roper August 24, 2019 at 10:01 PM Congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve Heidi Sands August 25, 2019 at 4:39 AM Thank you very much Eve :)

Beautiful Scars August 24, 2019 at 11:52 AM great tanka sweet Heidi, congrats :)-luloo Heidi Sands August 24, 2019 at 11:56 AM Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2019 at 8:25 AM - Congratulations, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands August 24, 2019 at 9:50 AM Thank you Ann-Lise :)

Edward Ibeh August 24, 2019 at 7:15 AM Back yet again to offer my heartiest congrats! Well-done, Heidi:-) Heidi Sands August 24, 2019 at 7:17 AM Thank you very much Edward . I hope you have a nice day :)

Silent One August 24, 2019 at 4:33 AM Interesting tanka Heidi.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Heidi Sands August 24, 2019 at 5:18 AM Thank you very much Silent One :)

Edward Ibeh August 23, 2019 at 5:42 PM Mesmerizing stuff, Heidi:-) GL in the contest! Heidi Sands August 23, 2019 at 5:53 PM Thank you very much Edward :)

Arturo Michael August 23, 2019 at 5:14 AM While it wait silently for something to eat...today is what matters...Nice imagery Heidi Sands August 23, 2019 at 5:58 AM Yes, today is what matters and this very moment. Thank you Arturo :)

Sara Kendrick August 23, 2019 at 4:24 AM Scary but interesting creatures aren't they. Enjoyed reading your work. Karter showed up yesterday with one in his bug holder. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Heidi Sands August 23, 2019 at 5:57 AM Thank you Sara. Oh, Karter is ready to catch the bugs? Have a nice day :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 23, 2019 at 2:59 AM - Excellent, Heidi - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Heidi Sands August 23, 2019 at 5:57 AM Thank you Anne-Lise :)

Gershon Wolf August 22, 2019 at 7:34 PM Just love the last two lines, AND the image of the praying mantis. Potent penning! Good luck in the contests, Heidi. Best wishes, Gershon Heidi Sands August 22, 2019 at 7:49 PM I am happy to hear that and thankful to see your comment. I just noticed my typo in the next to last line. I appreciate your support always. Have a nice night :)

W.A. Cholt August 22, 2019 at 5:51 PM Nicely written. Best wishes for the contest. Heidi Sands August 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM Thank you. I appreciate your kind comment on this :)

Vijay Pandit August 22, 2019 at 4:29 PM Succinct poetry..so much said in just a few words. All the best, Heidi. Heidi Sands August 22, 2019 at 4:36 PM Thank you very much Vijay! I appreciate all your support :)

Chris Green August 22, 2019 at 4:25 PM Nice one Heidi. It seems we both posted "No tomorrow" poems at the same time. :) Heidi Sands August 22, 2019 at 4:36 PM Thanks Chris. Yes,,, that was kind of shocking ..lol. :)