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Tanka-Haiku Surprise

On a sunny day,
we went to get a dogie.
Driving the back roads,
Excitement was in the air.
Would our new pet be waiting?

We looked all over,
surprise ~ there sat my angel,
heaven had touched earth.

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Sara Kendrick

August 6, 2025 at 7:02 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Creative lines penned. Way to go. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

August 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, Creative lines penned. I enjoyed writing this one about my angel. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away...........

Valsa George

August 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Getting a new pet is an anxious and exciting moment. We will be searching for a sweet one and if we happen to spot one, the joy doubles. Glad, you had such an exciting moment. Well done. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

August 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. A new pet is pure joy. This was from many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Congratulations on your win, with a poem filled with happiness, Paula! Very best wishes. :)

Paula Goldsmith

August 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations and Very best wishes. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. I enjoyed bringing this one to life. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Sotto Poet

August 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Such a delightful poem, Paula. Congratulations on your contest win.

Paula Goldsmith

August 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, a delightful poem. I enjoyed writing this one about my angel. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

I Am Anaya

August 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Your angel won a placement, . Congratulations dear Paula! xhugs__Anaya

Paula Goldsmith

August 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. I enjoyed writing about my angel from heaven. So glad she placed. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Paige Hind

August 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Cute!! Congrats!

Paula Goldsmith

August 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, cute. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM

- Back with a congratulation on your tanka/haiku poem, Paula :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

August 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write again. Always great to see you here. Hugs... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Oliver Mckeithan

August 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Congrats on your placement in my contest Paula. Am a dog owner so I know the feeling. Well said especially in the haiku portion

Paula Goldsmith

August 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. I enjoyed writing this one for your contest. Thanks for having it and for my placement. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Paula Goldsmith

August 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM

"4 Place" Tanka-Haiku Surprise ~ Date Written:7/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet......

Janice Canerdy

August 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Paula, this is delightful!! Janice

Paula Goldsmith

August 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, delightful. It happened many years ago. She was one in ten million, My Angel... I enjoyed writing this one. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

sara Etgen-Baker

July 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM

awwww...such a delightful poem, Paula. Best wishes with the contest, hugs, Sara PS have a splendid evening

Paula Goldsmith

July 31, 2025 at 11:39 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Best wishes with the contest. Glad you found my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write to be, such a delightful poem. It happened many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

Kim Rodrigues

July 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Aww…you brought a memory back to me too!

Paula Goldsmith

July 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was from many years ago. I hope it was a good memory, I brought back to you. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM

- Oh an exciting day Paula ... a lovely poem :) - I'm sure it was cute :) - (I'll do this later :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

July 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, Best wishes in the contest. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was from many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... Hugs... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away......

I Am Anaya

July 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Very nice Tanka-Haiku dear Paula! I want to know all about the dogie now :D good luck!__Anaya

Paula Goldsmith

July 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Also thanks for your, good luck. Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was from many years ago. She has gone over the rainbow animal bridge. I cannot wait to see her again. She was one in ten million, My Angel... Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

John Fleming

July 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Nicely contrived, Paula. :) john

Paula Goldsmith

July 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my "Tanka-Haiku Surprise" write. It was a ton of fun to bring to life. Have a day filled with fun and blessings as you write away.................

Paula Goldsmith

July 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM

Tanka-Haiku Surprise ~ Date Written:7/30/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet......

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