Evelyn Judy Buehler Poet Tanka

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Shades of Gold

Lemony sun rose
when creamy clouds were wafting
Noon was mellowed gold
Yellow rose danced feverish
when odd birds sang gibberish

Sunshine rose preened proud
for it was her time to shine
perfumed prettily
Marmalade honey summer
in colors that become her

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Darlene De Beaulieu May 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM Hello Evelyn, As I read this poem I visioned the colours as iI read your poem. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2026 at 3:32 PM Hello Evelyn, Yes the colours are so pretty. /Darlene/ Hugs. Evelyn Judy Buehler May 24, 2026 at 2:42 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed the colors, Darlene. Thank you so much.

Andrea Dietrich May 20, 2026 at 10:03 AM Love all the colors of yellow hue here. That color makes for loveliness of summer Evelyn Judy Buehler May 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM I've always found it so becoming. Your words are deeply appreciated. :)

Victor Buhagiar May 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM I love all roses in their various colors. So llong as they smell good. Evelyn Judy Buehler May 11, 2026 at 1:24 PM Velvet petaled, fragrant roses are wildly popular for a reason! Thanks so much for your comment. :)

Bj Legros Kelley May 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM A very sweet poem Evelynn <3 :) Evelyn Judy Buehler May 7, 2026 at 8:25 PM Thank you so much, BJ. <3 :)

Chris Conn May 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM One could (with ones fingers) slather this poem on toast. :) Evelyn Judy Buehler May 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM Thank you very much. I wonder what it would be like to be the toast of the town? :D

Sara Kendrick May 7, 2026 at 6:32 AM A detailed colorful and creative one you have written. Yellow roses are a lovely specimen. Thank you for sharing this one with us, Evelyn. Way to go. Sara K Evelyn Judy Buehler May 7, 2026 at 8:18 PM Sara, thank you so much for bringing sunshine to my day, with your lovely comment. I hope your weekend is nice. :)

Yann Rolland May 7, 2026 at 4:54 AM you are so talented poet evelyn, this is elegant and graceful, so enjoyable reading, thanks Evelyn Judy Buehler May 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM Thank you for the delight your words bring, Yann. I am so pleased that you enjoyed this. Blessings.