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The Chinese Official

I awoke to the pungent smell of perfumed wisterias;
Bursting from twisting bines hang masses of purple blooms.
   In far away Wuyuan I know Springtime sits upon many
      Crowded terraces;
 Again I long for you...our cozy little rooms.

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Pandita Sietesantos Date: 2/27/2020 10:10:00 AM John, I am truly a fan of your poetry and this one appeals to me on so many levels. I have read many novels and enjoyed many movies set in ancient China and I enjoyed reading this magnificent piece - it's exquisite! Bravo! Pandita Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 3/27/2020 7:32:00 AM You are so very kind, Pandita...I am truly grateful. Many thanks! My very best wishes! :) john

Brenda Chiri Date: 2/19/2020 8:11:00 PM John your words still amaze me and always will! You are such an amazing writer! All my affection!;) hugs!;) Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 2/25/2020 10:39:00 AM Poetess, your constant support and contagious enthusiasm is of great value to me...I can assure you I am always most grateful -- sending you lots of warm thoughts! :) john

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/18/2020 6:14:00 PM so nice, John. you know. if you adjusted this one for syllable count 5/7/5/7/7, you could turn it into a tanka for the tanka contest!! Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 2/25/2020 10:43:00 AM Thank you, Andrea...as ever I very much appreciated the visit and constructive comments -- much obliged! :) john P.s a tanka? Hhmmm, sounds interesting...will look into that :)

Daniel Turner Date: 2/17/2020 2:48:00 PM John, I'm still not sure we know the whole story yet about the coronaviris and probably never will. I personally think it is a little more sinister than we have been led to believe. Nice write! Login to Reply John Fleming Date: 2/18/2020 7:06:00 AM Thank you for visiting, Daniel...and also for the kind remarks -- much appreciated! My best regards. :) john P.s The poem does not actually pertain to the coronavirus outbreak...it is in fact the start of something that is going to occupy me for some considerable time. I have found a new and exciting focus!