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The Gift of Gardenias

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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

Date: 11/14/2022 4:16:00 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
Date: 11/14/2022 4:46:00 AM

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

Valsa George

Date: 11/8/2022 7:27:00 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
Date: 11/8/2022 7:46:00 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

Date: 11/6/2022 7:40:00 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
Date: 11/6/2022 2:15:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2022 7:02:00 AM

I enjoyed this lovely tanka, Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/6/2022 10:02:00 AM

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

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/5/2022 2:00:00 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
Date: 11/5/2022 2:19:00 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

Date: 11/4/2022 10:33:00 PM

So lovely the memories and the poetry. Harry

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/5/2022 4:20:00 AM

Harry, thank you for your understanding comments. Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/4/2022 2:47:00 PM

Lovely tanka. Gardenias are so beautiful.

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/4/2022 2:50:00 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

Date: 11/4/2022 12:02:00 PM

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

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/4/2022 12:54:00 PM

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

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/4/2022 10:46:00 AM

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

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/4/2022 12:51:00 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