Barbara Gorelick Poet Tanka

The Powerful Period

I’m always the last.
Yet I wield immense power.
Use me, abuse me.
So prattle on, I’ll let you
corral your thoughts, let you breathe.







For Deb's Period contest...
9/10/15

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Sara Kendrick October 11, 2015 at 1:59 PM The Periods have it..Way to go with this winner..Congrats..Sara

Skat A October 9, 2015 at 12:14 AM well done

Debbie Guzzi October 7, 2015 at 7:48 PM Very Zen! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love Barbara Gorelick October 9, 2015 at 10:10 AM Thanks Deb..Good to hear from you. BG

Nathan Bach October 6, 2015 at 11:36 PM Yes that's just what a full stop does! Well done in the competition Nath :-) Barbara Gorelick October 9, 2015 at 10:10 AM Thank you for stopping by..this was such a fun contest. BG

Michael Tor October 6, 2015 at 9:33 PM Barbara excellent win. Congratulations.

Daver Austin September 16, 2015 at 1:22 PM This could apply to many things. I call it the writing process. "Use me, abuse me" Yes? Love, daver Barbara Gorelick October 9, 2015 at 10:11 AM Hi my dear Dave.. Thank you for stopping by. HOpe all is well with you and yours. BG

Joseph May September 14, 2015 at 8:15 PM Nicely penned .. Great ending line... Best wishes. Barbara Gorelick September 15, 2015 at 2:53 PM Thank you for reading and commenting. It seems it was not received very well..oh well. BG