Tanka For a Child

Sometimes all it takes 

is a snapshot of a child

dripping in blue rain

with ripples of innocence

accompanied by madness.




Just One Tanka
for Alfred Vassalo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

Poem

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Andresen Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:04 AM
- Beautiful poem, Norma ! - Enjoy reading this today, thanks :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Devonshire Avatar
April 29, 2014 at 2:39 PM
Oh, Norma, your Tanka touched my heart. What a special image you created. Congratulations on your win! Best Wishes, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
April 28, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Way to go with this winning work..Congrats..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 7:16 PM
a very interesting picture painted with this one. Congrats for your win.
Mehta Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 7:37 AM
A brilliant piece made you win, congrats, Norma
A. Sharma Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 2:39 AM
Awesome write Norma n so is the win ! Congrats !
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April 27, 2014 at 1:50 AM
Norma, awesome, winning tanka.... congrats on your super win. ... xox~ LINDA
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