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Tanka 1

hope perched in my heart
small bird, joyfully singing
fragilely balanced
feasting on faith's mustard seed
contented with Love's promise


Copyright, August 24, 2014
Faye Lanham Gibson

Copyright © Faye Gibson | Year Posted 2014

faithhopelovetanka

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Eileen Manassian

August 29, 2014 at 2:48 PM

This is so beautiful, Faye. Wow...it sings like a song! Congrats on your win! I enjoyed reading this very much...Delightful

August 28, 2014 at 8:13 PM

Faye, a wonderful Tanka that presents the imagery of Hope, Faith and Love so well. Congratulations on your win! Sandra

August 28, 2014 at 4:50 PM

Hi Faye, Congratulations, on your winning Tanka, SKAT LOVE

Poet Destroyer A

August 28, 2014 at 1:55 PM

Faye,, Congrats on your "Hope, Faith and Love Tanka win." Love Linda

August 28, 2014 at 11:32 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations Faye:-) Hugs Jan xx

August 27, 2014 at 2:39 AM

Simply beautiful, Faye. Lainie

August 24, 2014 at 6:23 PM

I love the imagery here Faye:-) Good luck with the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

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