Nette Onclaud Poet Tanka

Promise of Peace

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wishes for  silk lamps
to soften all chilly nights, 
promise of  world peace
ringing  wind chimes  from heaven
and orchids flaming the lawn

A glow climbs our tree
laying a music box on swags
as I hear the song 
of Santa’s joyous greetings
with sweet tunes dancing on bulbs 

lamps will be my stars
while blooms will paint the path ways,
yet in notes ending
seeds of peace he cannot yield
for love is man’s choice


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Contest: Linda Marie’s  Santa’s Surprise
By: nette onclaud

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Nette Onclaud January 28, 2012 at 10:55 PM thanks all for the congratulary greetings! :)

Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2012 at 8:15 PM It's strange right after I talked about Linda judging this contest, I finally heard from her!! Sure hope her hubbie helps her out a lot. How terrible not to do internet when it's something you have been so accustomed to!

Joe Maverick January 1, 2012 at 10:43 AM Good Nette Good..! yes we as people have an input..! as the bible explains God gave man dominion over the whole earth,, so although we are not devine..) man is like a manager for God.! and so it goes on up & down the scale...!

Kash Poet December 30, 2011 at 3:20 AM A beautiful poem from you Nette.Love it.Best wishes for the contest.

Laura Breidenthal December 29, 2011 at 9:35 PM This is beautiful. You have painted a spectacular picture and concept for the reader to enjoy. MUCH enjoyed, indeed. Always, Laura

Andrea Dietrich December 29, 2011 at 7:33 PM this is SO good, Nette, and what a shame if dear Linda NEVER comes back, not even to judge the contest!! I really am mystified as to why she has not been back in so long. It is very uncharacteristic of her, don't you think? I think she would really love this. Thanks for my win in your contest.Andrea

Russell Sivey December 29, 2011 at 6:28 PM Nette, you wrote a beautiful write here! I love how you gave Santa magical powers of nature and beauty, but yet limited his ability to grant the wish of peace! It's man's choice to love or hate or be indifferent! I really enjoyed your poem immensely! Awesome Work!!