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the sun has now set and in deep grey gown, the day glides through stars quiet time keeps galloping ahead as a racing horse, tireless (I haven't understood this form correctly. Those who read please tell if my tanka meets the standards!)

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Date: 12/26/2022 9:12:00 AM
I like this one. Very descriptive and expressive. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 1/5/2022 11:59:00 AM
Hello Valsa, yes you did it right. A beautiful poem. Blessings my friend.
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Date: 1/4/2022 1:49:00 PM
A pretty write. "Time" is a crazy thing. On the top page of Soup (here), you will find "Types of Poems." This my help you out. Good Luck with it. Have a blessed day and New Year.............
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Date: 1/4/2022 9:04:00 AM
Valsa, you have written a beautiful poem with meaningful implications and a suitable form. Kindest regards
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Date: 1/4/2022 8:27:00 AM
This form I struggle with Valsa. I enjoyed your poem. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 1/4/2022 6:24:00 AM
Lovely poem, Valsa. Your first three lines describe the image and the last two lines are your exploration of that image. I don't write these--so I am not an expert on the form.
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Date: 1/4/2022 12:45:00 AM
Beautiful verse, Valsa.
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Valsa George
Date: 1/4/2022 1:25:00 AM
Thanks a lot Victor. I haven't written proper tanka so far. This is an experiment !
Date: 1/3/2022 9:56:00 PM
I think it's maintained fully the rules of Tanka // beautiful theme
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Valsa George
Date: 1/4/2022 1:24:00 AM
Thank you Mahatab ! I do check the syllable count !
Date: 1/3/2022 9:28:00 PM
Very nice, Valsa!
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Valsa George
Date: 1/3/2022 9:50:00 PM
Thanks a lot Kim... ! In tanka, I am just a toddler. Your words infuse confidence.
Date: 1/3/2022 8:40:00 PM
I think this is lovely Valsa. :)
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Valsa George
Date: 1/3/2022 8:44:00 PM
Thanks a lot dear friend for your instant response! Much obliged for raising my confidence~

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