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The Painter

At the end of day

bright blue is the sky above.

Sunset, the painter,

changes the colour palette.

Gold and red now streak the sky.







for Rick Parise's "Blue and Gold" tanka contest

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James Fraser

April 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

Many congratulation's Francine on your win in Rick's fine contest.....:) smiles

John Freeman

March 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

Great to see you in the top 9. Francine, with this worthy poem's honored place. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi

March 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM

The majestic sky comes to life! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire

March 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM

This was one of my favorites for the contest, Francine. So creative and unique. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Kash Poet

March 23, 2011 at 6:29 AM

Wonderful Tanka!Congrats Francine on your well deserved win--kashinath

Carol Sunshine Brown

March 23, 2011 at 4:59 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Francine in ^Rick Parise's contest "Blue & Gold". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

March 22, 2011 at 10:27 PM

wow, Francine, you did marvelously with this one. I LOVE it, one of the best. Congratulations.

Harry Horsman

March 22, 2011 at 9:17 PM

A poem, written as it is, awesome Francine. one feels transported in to this poem, a very enjoyable experience. congrats. Harry

Tahera Mannan

March 22, 2011 at 8:57 PM

lovely metahor here francine. Very warm congrats for this win.

Gwendolen Song

March 22, 2011 at 7:09 PM

After reading ALL these great writes from the contest, I will be looking at the sky in a whole new way! If sunset is the "painter," who cleans up the mess? ha ha. Much enjoyed. Gwendolen

Barbara Gorelick

March 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM

One of my favorites..its gorgeous. congrats. BG

Barbara Gorelick

March 22, 2011 at 3:50 PM

One of my favorites..its gorgeous. congrats. BG

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Congrats Francine on your excellent win in the blue and gold contest with these awesome words depicting the colors so well.. enjoy another sweet success my friend..with luv..

Jack Horne

March 22, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Many congrats on your win : ) Jack

Audrey Haick

March 22, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Congratulations on your so well deserving win in Rick's "Blue and Gold" Tanka Contest, Francine! Enjoyed the treat as I love the color, blue! Annalise

Sara Kendrick

March 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Enjoyed reading the very expressive and creative work..Congrats..Sara

George Aul

March 3, 2011 at 9:58 AM

A great picture you painted with this entry. Good luck in the contest.......George

Carol Sunshine Brown

March 3, 2011 at 6:27 AM

I am enjoying reading the many diverse poems written by the many wonderful poets writing and sharing here at PoetrySoup today. I am happy that yours was among the ones I had the pleasure to read Francine. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol

Robert Pettit

March 2, 2011 at 10:52 PM

This looks like an excellent entry for Rick's contest.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

March 2, 2011 at 3:47 PM

Elegant Francine.. simply breathtaking panorama ... good luck in the contest and good luck with yours which I just entered so hop u enjoy ..luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

March 2, 2011 at 3:33 PM

You gave life to sunset, Francine. Awesome use of personification in this terrific entry for Rick's contest. Such a clear and vivid vision! Best wishes for success, dear. Love, Carolyn