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Rose and Violet

Rose and Violet Roses -violets Tell of valentine's friendship Love's ageless story Violets - a humble kiss Roses - sweet benedictions 2-8-22 Contest: Roses are Red, Violets Are Blue - a Valentine Challenge in One of Five Ways Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Eve Roper

Date: 2/14/2022 6:58:00 PM

I like, Violets - a humble kiss Roses - sweet benedictions, nice thoughts. Congratulations on your win in Andera’s contest. Happy Valentin's Day :) Blessings my friend

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/15/2022 9:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve! I am so glad you liked this Valentine's tanka. I always associate these two flowers with Valentine's Day - they seem to embody the caring love of friends and family along with illustrating the history of St. Valentine. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day my friend! Sending you bunches of blessings in roses and violets.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/13/2022 6:38:00 PM

oh Sam this is precious. Seeing it again, I wish I had placed it a little higher. Very nicely done.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/13/2022 8:07:00 PM

Andrea thank you for your generous placement among so many wonderful entries. I am delighted it placed! With so many wonderful poems I know your job was difficult. So glad you liked it! Happy Valentine's Day dear friend.

Valsa George

Date: 2/8/2022 8:31:00 PM

Sam, you have drafted love's ageless story through a beautiful tanka.... ! Best of luck in the contest

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/9/2022 11:02:00 AM

Hi Valsa! What a wonderful perception! Love is truly ageless, never wrinkles or has sore joints! This was such a wonderful opportunity to view love through the lens of two favorite Valentine's Day flowers. Thank you for your best wishes. Sending you many blessings!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/8/2022 12:56:00 PM

A tanka for Valentines day Sam, you captured well the essence of it. Hope you're well. Over Fork Over. Tom

Sam Kauffman
Date: 2/8/2022 2:16:00 PM

Tom, thank you so much! After thinking about the symbolism of the rose and violet everything seems to have fallen in place. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! All is well. Just putting the last pieces together to finish the repair and remodel after the fridge flood! Hope you are staying warm and healthy my friend! Sending you blessings for a happy Valentine's Day. Over Fork Over!