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Tanka-Haiku Poetry Contest

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summertime

summer, the season
of love and celebration
with loved ones and friends,
enjoying their company
to cherish and remember

the fun memories
under the warmth of the sun,
cooled by summer breeze
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Andresen Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
- You bring wonderful summer feelings ... of course a winning poem ... congratulations, Marilene :) - hugs
Evans Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. Hugs, M.
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A seamless transition from tanks to ku. Congrats on the win
Evans Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Your comment melts my heart, Appreciate it.
Kendrick Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Great to see your name on the winners' list. Sara K
Evans Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thanks for visiting and thank you for your kind words. My frame of mind was not into writing for some time... just trying to get back to it. Blessings, M.
Mckeithan Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Congrats on your placement in my contest Marilene. Summer is the time for good family gatherings
Evans Avatar
August 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Thank you, thank you, Oliver! Appreciate it. Blessings, M.
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