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Two Trees

ornamental pear bends in the breeze. . . . I seek shelter beneath the old gnarled oak with nothing grand to be

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/15/2010 9:12:00 AM

Also coming back to respond.. he is NOT normal..haha.. to have such a stupid contest but I tried to extend my creativity with that UMPH poem.. finally back on board .. after I ranted and raved so much I got my computer fixed... must be first on the list ...not last .. my sons know that... so I did my little hissy fit and got it fixed..ta dah!

Francine Roberts

Date: 10/7/2010 8:14:00 AM

love it , congrats on your win in the contest

Tahera Mannan

Date: 10/7/2010 3:48:00 AM

Simple and powerful words. Many congratulations for this win.

John Freeman

Date: 10/6/2010 4:51:00 PM

"Congratulations Andrea!" On your second Place, enjoy. Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/6/2010 3:14:00 PM

Congrats Andrea on your super win in Chris's contest with this superb Tanka.. enjoy your win today my friend with luv....

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/6/2010 3:03:00 PM

An absolute honor to share Second Place with you sweet Andrea! This is fabulous - as is everything you write! Congratulations to you! And thank you so, so much for your thoughtful congrats to me. hugs, shar xoxo

James Fraser

Date: 10/6/2010 12:46:00 PM

Many congratulations Andrea on your win in Chris's contest with this fine Tanka >> James

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/6/2010 10:52:00 AM

Andrea, congratulations on your win with this beauty in Chris's contest. ;) Love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/6/2010 10:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Andrea in Chris D. Aechtner's contest "T(h)anka You". Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson

Date: 10/6/2010 10:21:00 AM

Well an acorn might fall on you, but that's lighter than a pear. Congratulations on your win Andrea. Is see your name up there very often these days. Love, joyce

De R

Date: 10/6/2010 9:17:00 AM

Congrats on your win with this great tanka, Andrea! Hugs, Emilia:)

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/6/2010 8:08:00 AM

Very nice one, Andrea....a great, poem, simply said! Congratulations!!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/6/2010 5:49:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Andrea

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/6/2010 12:51:00 AM

So different, love the last line. congrats on your placement. Harry

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/5/2010 10:53:00 PM

Proud of you once again..congrats...BG

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/5/2010 10:51:00 PM

Yes!! Yay for you for placing high for this beauty, Andrea :) Really very happy that this won! ^_^ Super congrats on your awesome win-- hugs, nikko :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/5/2010 12:06:00 PM

Enjoyed reading the poem. Phyl

Gert W. Knop

Date: 10/3/2010 10:40:00 AM

Hi Andrea, enjoyed very much the read of this nice Tanka! All the best and thank you for all you friendly comments! Have a nice week!...Love, Gert

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/30/2010 4:53:00 AM

Enjoyed the reading of your words this morn...Those handsome ones sometimes can't stand the test of time but those old oaks hold up under pressure, stand firm, wrap their limbs around one and protect....Thanks for stopping by and letting me know about my place in the contest..Sara

Joshua Lacey

Date: 9/28/2010 1:22:00 PM

that's part of what oaks are made for :) good poem

Adell Foster

Date: 9/27/2010 11:42:00 AM

This is a very lovely Tanka, in form, imagery, tone and flow... Truly a pleasure to have read for you. God Bless, Always,Adell

Vrushani Thaker

Date: 9/26/2010 10:06:00 AM

Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! Vrushani!!!!!!!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/24/2010 5:58:00 PM

Hi Andrea :)! Enjoyed the serene and laid back quality you put in here-- made me want to stay under a tree, actually! and then eat a pear too ;) I hope this places high in Chris' contest :)-- hugs nikko :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/24/2010 7:58:00 AM

Hope you are enjoying your stay under the old oak tree! Fine short poem here. Love Matthew Anish

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 9/24/2010 5:52:00 AM

Andrea, this beautiful, calm, light gem put such a smile on my face...thank you for that..love Michael