Sing To Me, Nightingale

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Sing Nightingale, sing Snap me out of my dream now Chirp to me of love Sing your songs, sweet Nightingale Bleed my ears red with delight Date written and posted: 10/12/2016

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/19/2022 3:47:00 PM

So fun to read and unique tanka. Big congrats

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 2/19/2022 8:37:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A perfect Tanka - "Bleed my ears red with delight" - a unique ending.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 12/21/2021 10:09:00 AM

That final line in your fine piece is startlingly creative. Most enjoyable. Well penned! Cheers Brian

Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/21/2021 10:23:00 AM

Thank you so much for visiting this old poem of mine, Brian-:) Happy holidays, my friend.

Dm Babbit

Date: 10/13/2016 10:30:00 AM

Nicely penned.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/13/2016 6:04:00 PM

Thanks, DM!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/12/2016 6:49:00 PM

A beautiful poem.I close my eyes and I can hear the Nightingale sining her song.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 10/13/2016 6:06:00 PM

Thanks, Darlene. I appreciate it:-)