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The Gift of Gardenias

Three white gardenias
Clear, small vase filled with water
Liquid now dried up
Cry an overflowing stream
Fill the vase to no avail

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Howard Kerr

November 14, 2022 at 4:16 AM

Oh Sarah, Well spotted, how observant with regard to my Harvest Moon Birthstone. It has indeed been entered in Andrea’s contest. Your generous words on this work mean so much to me. You have created a tanka of great depth and true feeling. Excellent in every respect Howard

Sara Kendrick

November 14, 2022 at 4:46 AM

Thank you, Howard. I appreciate the kind review. Sara

Valsa George

November 8, 2022 at 7:27 AM

Once I had this flower in my garden. It has a pungent smell, but quite nice. Once dried up, filling the vase is to no avail. Beautiful tanka...

Sara Kendrick

November 8, 2022 at 7:46 AM

Valsa, Yes, no amount of water or tears will bring back the once fragrant and elegant beauty of the gardenia or relationship. Thanks for the kind review of my work. Sara

Suzanne Delaney

November 6, 2022 at 7:40 AM

Their aroma is so enticing. You do want it to last forever….just like a special love. Love the symbolism you portrayed. Hugs, SuZ

Sara Kendrick

November 6, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Suzanne, Thank you for the kind review of my work. I am glad you saw deep within my lines. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

November 6, 2022 at 7:02 AM

I enjoyed this lovely tanka, Sara

Sara Kendrick

November 6, 2022 at 10:02 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate the visit and taking time to comment. Sara

Sotto Poet

November 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Much enjoyed reading your great poem, Sara. Thanks for sharing this gem and the stunning white flower emblem of wisdom and serenity.

Sara Kendrick

November 5, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Lasaad, Thanks for the kind review of my work. I am glad that you see it as a gem. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara

Harry Horsman

November 4, 2022 at 10:33 PM

So lovely the memories and the poetry. Harry

Sara Kendrick

November 5, 2022 at 4:20 AM

Harry, thank you for your understanding comments. Sara

Victor Buhagiar

November 4, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Lovely tanka. Gardenias are so beautiful.

Sara Kendrick

November 4, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Why, thank you, Victor. My husband brought me three gardenias when we first started dating. I had mentioned how I liked them, so he brought me three blossoms from the ones in his garden. Sara

Vijay Pandit

November 4, 2022 at 12:02 PM

A gift indeed! Those white flowers are emblem of serenity. Much enjoyed your poem, Sara!

Sara Kendrick

November 4, 2022 at 12:54 PM

Thank you, Vijay. I am glad to learn that white flowers are a sign of serenity. Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 4, 2022 at 10:46 AM

- You need new fresh flowers, Sara - Great written :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick

November 4, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Thank you, Anna-Lise. The gardenias are gone for this year. Maybe next. I do enjoy seeing them and getting a whiff from a distance. I appreciate the visit. Sara

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