Rest From the Storm

thunder storms cease
the sun peeks through gray clouds
brightening the day --
red-breasted robins gather
'round a rain filled puddle.

3/22/12
For Susan Burch's Any one new or 2 yr old Tanka contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 3, 2012 at 10:37 PM
KIM , Congratulations with your beautiful win, in B E Susan's contest.. Have yourself a good night. :-) , luv~PD
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April 2, 2012 at 10:22 AM
congrats Kim on a lovely win for these awesome words of visual delight luv..
Brown Avatar
April 2, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Susan's contest Kim. Love, Carol
Ivy D Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 8:32 PM
nice
Poet Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Excellent imagery here Kim.Love it.Thanks for visiting my page.
Onclaud Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 1:24 PM
charming tanka that delights the senses, kim.. well done!.. best of luck with huggs! :)
Grisetti Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 6:14 PM
Good jobon thei tanka, and best of luck in the contest. haven't seen many robins lately, will have to be sure to look for them.
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March 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Well done Kim, luck to you in contest. - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox Anne-Lise
Owens Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Very nice Tanka...good luck in the contest...Thanks for the nice comments...Marty
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
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