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Time Is of the Essence

Do not hesitate To weave your life's tapestry. The blink of God's eye Is less time than your thread long. Use genuine hues stitched strong.

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Date: 12/31/2015 3:54:00 AM

An excellent TANKA my dear! in 57577 form with wonderful grammatical flow. Well done indeed! Best wishes, Keith

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/31/2015 4:18:00 AM

Thank you, Keith ... CayCay

Date: 12/20/2015 8:24:00 PM

this one isn't judged yet,is it? Still love it.

Date: 12/18/2015 11:35:00 PM

Fantastic, Caycay. What a wonderful message. Yes...it puts things in the right perspective, dear. Hugs

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/19/2015 3:48:00 PM

So glad you visited and found poems you enjoyed. Thank you for the lovely comments ... CayCay

Date: 12/18/2015 8:43:00 AM

this is such a wonderful message, CayCay. I am here to say hello and I sure hope to get an email from you whenever you feel up to it. HUGS!

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/18/2015 10:42:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea ... CayCay

Date: 12/13/2015 11:39:00 AM

Wonderfully expressed a beautiful poem in the tanka form. A great read, thank you!

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/18/2015 10:43:00 PM

Maurice - I am delighted that you enjoyed reading the poem, thank you for telling me ... CayCay

Date: 12/13/2015 10:30:00 AM

I like you interpretation of the theme Cay Cay. Good luck in the contest.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/18/2015 10:43:00 PM

I'm thanking you!

Date: 12/13/2015 8:54:00 AM

We have to make good use of the time afforded us on earth. You pass a message with poetic words, CayCay! Lovely. ~ Regards // paul

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/18/2015 10:44:00 PM

Thank you so much, Paul - always a pleasure finding you and reading you ... CayCay

Date: 12/12/2015 1:53:00 AM

life is how you create it with fullness despite the short time given to us, cay... you fascinate!..huggs

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/18/2015 10:44:00 PM

Thank you, dear heart - I appreciate you ... CayCay

Date: 12/11/2015 9:11:00 PM

I've never written a tanka, but I will certainly try. The message in this one offers great advice with lovely words.

Caycay Jennings
Date: 12/18/2015 10:45:00 PM

Thank you, Lin - I appreciate your comments ... CayCay