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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ a walk through the woods thousand blended notes I heard some sweet and pleasant while others grievous and sad “Just what has man made of man?”

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Bill Baker

Date: 2/22/2024 3:15:00 PM

Thought-provoking question, Sara. In a word, mess! Nice Tanka. I see your writing in more forms this month. Good to see your growth as a poetess. Hugs, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 4:17:00 PM

thanks for your observations, hubby...yes, been trying to do some different forms...don't want to get stuck in a creative rut. :-) I appreciate you noticing my growth as a poetess. hugs and blessings, me

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/22/2024 5:41:00 AM

Your ending line spells the essence of your poem. Thoughtful...meaningful write, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 4:18:00 PM

thanks for your visit and insight into the meaning of my poem. Grateful for you. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 2/22/2024 1:51:00 AM

Exactly my thoughts sometimes “ Just what has man made of man?” I wonder some days a little more. I can tell you are a very deep feeler and thinker even of not just humanbeings but of all gods creation, and through silence sometimes we hear the most melodious truths. Some sweet some pleasant some grievous and sad. So true! Very well said! I loved this dear sweet sara! You are a gifted poetess! Keep shining poetic fairy! Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 5:37:00 AM

I appreciate your insights and ponderings about the words in my poem. Been thinking a lot lately about what man does to man. Some days I'm overwhelmed with sadness, for man is cruel when he need not be. Yet, I also see vast evidence of kindness....ah the dualtity. Anyway, thanks for the visit, dearest Ink. Have a splendid day, hugs, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 2/21/2024 8:53:00 PM

Interesting. Man is likely the only animal destroying his habitat as well as habitat for all animals.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 5:34:00 AM

well said, Karen. Have a great day, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/21/2024 6:46:00 PM

An interesting poem that leaves a question unanswered. The Clipart picture blends well with the tanka

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 5:34:00 AM

thanks, Hilda. Glad you felt the lingering question at the end. Hugs, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/21/2024 6:05:00 PM

So many thoughts evoked by your splendid tanka, Sara. Thank you, Gershon

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 5:34:00 AM

thank you, Gershon, for your visit. I'm glad you found my poem thought provoking.

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/21/2024 5:52:00 PM

Impressive poem dear Sara. Your portrayal of a stroll amidst the lush forests resonates with the harmonious convergence of myriad melodies, some evoking joy and serenity, while others exuding sorrow and melancholy. It prompts one to ponder the profound question: What has humanity wrought upon itself? Truly thought-provoking... an idea worthy of contemplation.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 5:33:00 AM

thank you, kind Sotto, for your visit and for sharing your thoughts and reflections about my poem. I'm grateful you noticed the duality of joy/serenity with sorrow/melancholy. I appreciate your acknowledgement and your post-read contemplation. A poet can ask no more of a reader. Heartfelt thanks, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 2/21/2024 5:43:00 PM

Thought-provoking...something to consider- hugs, just me!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/22/2024 5:31:00 AM

thanks, Paige. I always appreciate your thoughts. Hugs back at you, Sara