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Do you fear dying? Have you breathed utter darkness that tests your resolve? The night is ghastly only if you lose sight of Heaven.
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Andresen Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 12:28 PM
- Congratulations on your win, Linda ... a lovely poem :) - hugs
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Hi Anne-Lise. Thanks for your warm words and congrats! :)
Y. Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 9:32 AM
Hi Linda, You penned such a deep and thought-provoking write. Congratulations on your win. Have a great day;-) Alexis
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Many thanks my friend. :)
Callus Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations on your contest win, Linda! You always offer words of wise advice. ~ Regards // paul
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:25 PM
Thank you Paul. Don't want to offer ill advise! :)
May Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 7:26 AM
Well penned Linda, Congrats on your win
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Thank you Joseph. :)
La France Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 6:36 AM
Linda, thank you for sharing your poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations ! Wonderful !
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Thank you Constance. A fun exercise using vocabulary words. :).
George Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 2:07 AM
Death becomes so frightening when we lose sight of Heaven. Rightly said . Congratulations Linda on your great win.
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 6:09 AM
Thank you dear Valsa. :)
Alex Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 9:01 PM
A very beautiful poem in the form of Tanka, depicts the need of optimism. Congratulations!
Fowler Avatar
April 19, 2023 at 6:09 AM
Many thanks Christuraj!
Congratulations on your win in the Contest...Linda Death and life are not friends. Nice poem
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Thank you Alfonso!
Goldsmith Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 2:42 PM
Congratulations on your win. A creative Tanka write. Have a blessed day.................
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Thank you dear Paula. hugs, Linda :)
Poet Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Congratulations on your contest win, Linda. I liked the flow and rhythm, as well as your wonderful imagery.
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 1:53 PM
Thank you for your kind words and congrats Lasaad! :)
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Imagine losing sight of all hope? It would be ghastly indeed. hope you got a win with this one, Linda
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Thanks my dear Andrea! Yes, one of the second place placements. :)
Richards Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 12:33 AM
A philosophical comment that has a comforting message. You did well with this tanka, Linda.
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 6:07 AM
Many thanks suzette - your comments mean a lot! :)
Gasun Avatar
April 17, 2023 at 10:58 PM
This is a very powerful and beautiful thought provoking tanka my dear poet friend Linda. I love and enjoyed immensely my dear poet friend. The ending lines are great truths. Thank you so much for this precious gem. Best wishes always my dear although it's already a winner in my book. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 6:07 AM
You are kindness with your words Len my friend. Thank you for your sweet words! :)
Wolf Avatar
April 17, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Any utter great thoughts tonight, Linda? (I could use a few). Thanks, gw
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 6:06 AM
LOL. Thanks for brightening my day gw! laf
Turner Avatar
April 17, 2023 at 3:32 PM
I do not fear dying but I have heaven in my sights:) Nice one, Alice.
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 6:05 AM
Thank you dear Daniel.
Volumes Avatar
April 17, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Well worded Linda. Very pensive, not your usual self. It takes insight to be able to write dark as well as light. You nailed it my friend. G'd luck in the contest, this is unusual and a stand out, it should do well.
Fowler Avatar
April 18, 2023 at 6:04 AM
You warm words are welcome this morning Wen! Thank you. hugs :)
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