The Flower

a downcast face
stares at the curlicues
forming symbols
he loves me petals
grow upon the flower
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Rabary-Andriamanday Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 10:33 PM
How sweet...Love, Hanitra
Maverick Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 4:40 AM
I noticed this poem a few days ago Debbie, And I was quite taken by its flow.. Also the unique way you have expressed yourself with wording I consider this nothing short of brilliant..! Also Thank you for your kind words on my last poem Yours Joe..)
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October 15, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Great Tanka!! Perfection my dear Debbie. xoxox Michael
Carrillo Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 8:52 AM
The Flower - is a good tanka. Thanks for sharing. Lucy
Horsman Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 5:49 AM
He loves me not, i always got that one, when my fav aunt, use to pull off the petals, but she always cheated so i would get 'she love me' wow i digress, from your awesome Tanka, glad i came....
Andresen Avatar
October 13, 2012 at 11:49 AM
A poem I like very much, lovely. - Have a beautiful weekend Debbie. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Williams Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 7:12 AM
Debbie great image, ...David
St.Cross Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM
‡ This Is Beautiful, But Even More Amazing And Beautiful Is The Sudden Emotions That Rise From Nowhere To Deeply Stir Inside Ones Veins At The Sight Of Another, Beautiful Debbie. I Love Heart I Find Inside These Lines; Stirring, To Love Anothers Priceless Heart. I Am Going Fave This Beautiful Poetic Jewel. Love, Rachel ‡
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