Tanka 1 About Smudged Roses

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Inspired by Chris'tanka contest ~Now, for the contest :)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 4/24/2014 1:56:00 PM
Not to get lost in translation, love life today and not tomorrow. Your deep write elicits this in my soul, thank you Charma. J.A.B.
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Date: 4/20/2014 4:02:00 AM
Well done Charmaine, I must say I am impressed with the quality of all the writes I have been reading for the contest'
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Date: 4/16/2014 6:05:00 PM
, Congratulations, enjoyed stopping by. HAVE A NICE DAY CHARMA--- Luv ~SKAT~
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Date: 4/15/2014 6:28:00 PM
Charma, a big congratulations to you, sweetest of the roses. Please come back to soup. You have many fans awaiting you!!!
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Date: 4/15/2014 2:54:00 PM
Way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 4/14/2014 11:38:00 AM
I am so honored to share this spot with your talent. This tanka has found me going back to read and read, and each time with more insight, and respect for the metaphoric beauty. Lovely work, Charmaine!
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Date: 4/14/2014 11:25:00 AM
Hey Charma, I think the priest grew a rose bush and the fragrance is glorious. Cheers!
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Date: 4/14/2014 11:11:00 AM
So glad to see this one on the winners list. Congratulations.
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Date: 4/1/2014 3:16:00 AM
reminds of the priest in line for fish&chips, watching a young couple as the vinegar is sprinkled run through...cheers&thanks for this tanka.
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Date: 3/29/2014 8:01:00 PM
You've got mine attention dear poet ! *smiles* And a winkers and hug for your true lil' love ! Have a blessed weekend....much love, james
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Date: 3/29/2014 2:25:00 PM
You will never be forgotten petal .
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Date: 3/29/2014 10:24:00 AM
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Date: 3/29/2014 10:21:00 AM
charma, it is so nice to see a post of yours today. I enjoyed reading your tanka, sweetie.
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Date: 3/29/2014 9:02:00 AM
Good morning Charmaine.
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Date: 3/28/2014 5:34:00 PM
I'm off to the second. Best of luck with the comp.
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Date: 3/28/2014 4:35:00 PM
This Is Quite Inspiring In Profound Actually...We Find So Much Love Inside It's Words....Very Beautiful! Truly, And I Too Shall View Your Treasures Other Verse...Yours Truly, Jeremy
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Date: 3/28/2014 11:15:00 AM
In the past though the living flower has shared its beauty with whom he held it! Moving and touching, dear Charmaine!
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Date: 3/28/2014 4:22:00 AM
- Just lovely, Charmaine !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/27/2014 8:04:00 PM
You have captured my attention, off to read the second one.
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Date: 3/27/2014 3:59:00 PM
very beautiful dear friend
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Date: 3/27/2014 12:56:00 PM
Glad to see you posting again. (didn't know of f-i-l) Beautiful double tanka...but then I also enjoyed Haiku 55 :) // paul
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Date: 4/14/2014 6:20:00 PM
congrats on your merited win :) // paul
Date: 3/27/2014 11:20:00 AM
Tnks for those friends who kept my father -in- law in prayer.His operation was a success..and He is now in the process of recovery ..Hugs and love Charma
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Date: 3/27/2014 11:17:00 AM
So very good Charmaine, so many parallels, quite astonishing Love it! It's about time you posted again!
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