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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Bordner Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 1:56 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.
Maverick Avatar
April 20, 2014 at 4:02 AM
Well done Charmaine, I must say I am impressed with the quality of all the writes I have been reading for the contest'
A  Avatar
April 16, 2014 at 6:05 PM
, Congratulations, enjoyed stopping by. HAVE A NICE DAY CHARMA--- Luv ~SKAT~
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 6:28 PM
Charma, a big congratulations to you, sweetest of the roses. Please come back to soup. You have many fans awaiting you!!!
Kendrick Avatar
April 15, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara
Richards Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 11:38 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!
Dom Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 11:25 AM
Hey Charma, I think the priest grew a rose bush and the fragrance is glorious. Cheers!
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 11:11 AM
So glad to see this one on the winners list. Congratulations.
Dom Avatar
April 1, 2014 at 3:16 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.
Peranteau Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 8:01 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
Watson Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 2:25 PM
You will never be forgotten petal .
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 10:24 AM
soupmail
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 10:21 AM
charma, it is so nice to see a post of yours today. I enjoyed reading your tanka, sweetie.
Lamoureux Avatar
March 29, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Good morning Charmaine.
Thirtyseven Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 5:34 PM
I'm off to the second. Best of luck with the comp.
Street Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 4:35 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
Trifiatis Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 11:15 AM
In the past though the living flower has shared its beauty with whom he held it! Moving and touching, dear Charmaine!
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2014 at 4:22 AM
- Just lovely, Charmaine !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 8:04 PM
You have captured my attention, off to read the second one.
Mcdaid Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 3:59 PM
very beautiful dear friend
Callus Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 12:56 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
Callus Avatar
April 14, 2014 at 6:20 PM
congrats on your merited win :) // paul
Chircop Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 11:20 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
O.J. Hunt Avatar
March 27, 2014 at 11:17 AM
So very good Charmaine, so many parallels, quite astonishing Love it! It's about time you posted again!
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