Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes:  This is a "Tanka" or a Japanese verse form write on the subject of "Valentine's Magic."  For this write, I looked at the magic of Valentine's Day from the perspective of that day being a most special day during the calendar year for all couples to celebrate the expression of love which is so pure.  Valentine's Day, in effect, constitutes that most magic moment of love whereby all of us rejoice with the annual renewal of love. The syllable count for this Tanka is:  5-7-5-7-7, for a total of 31 syllables, and the total number of words is 26 for this write.  (Gary Bateman - February 8, 2015) (Tanka) 

Categories:  celebration, emotions, feelings, happiness, i love you, love, and together. 

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Valentine's Magic

Valentine’s Magic

Love is eternal—
Expression of love so pure!
Valentine’s Day is . . . 
	That magic moment of love . . . 
Renewal of love always!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved 
(February 8, 2015) (Tanka)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Fraser Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Such words I'd fused whilst on holiday in February Gary. I pray they prosper and to never fall on stoney grounds. Love this Tanka, it has everything in so few words, James :) :)
Bateman Avatar
May 4, 2015 at 5:28 PM
Hello James My Friend, I hope for you too that the words you fused will never fall on stoney grounds. I'm glad you liked this particular Tanka of mine. I also found I like writing the "Choka" version poems as well. Best Wishes to you!! Gary
Kiser Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 4:54 PM
An excellent valentine tanka.
Bateman Avatar
February 25, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Thanks ML!! Best, Gary
Andresen Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 3:49 AM
- Gary, I love this Valentine tanka !!! - A 7 +, for amazing quality - I wish you and Ingrid one lovely day! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bateman Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 1:52 PM
Hello Anne-Lise!! I'm very pleased you love this Valentine Tanka. And thanks so much for the 7+ too. I liked how this Tanka turned out after I finished it. BTW, I posted a couplet write this evening called: "Valentine's Unicorn" that you might also want to take a look at. I wrote this for Ingrid on her suggestion of the theme. We are both wishing you and your family as most Happy Valentine's Day!! Best Always, Gary
Kiser Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 2:40 AM
A quite lovely tanka.
Bateman Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM
Thanks ML very much!! Glad you liked it. Happy Valentine's wishes to you!! Best Always, Gary
Petersen Potter Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 11:35 PM
Hello G! Very beautiful pen! Your tanka is superb sweet and romantic my dearest friend, Gary. A 7 +++ from me! Glowing golden pen! Have a very wonderful week! In His light! God bless you! :) Love n' hugs! xoxx D.
Bateman Avatar
February 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Hello D! I'm very pleased that you liked this particular Tanka. The romantic themes are always great and inspirational to write about. Best Wishes to you for the week!! And Best Always, Gary XOXO
Mcdaid Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 9:05 AM
truly very beautiful tanka sings magical through the pen gary thumbs up wishing you a blessed sunday
Bateman Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Liam Mate!! Glad you liked this Tanka write for Valentine's Day!! Best Wishes to ya' on Sunday!! Gary
Nance Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Real nice Gary! I hope you have a terrific Valentines Day! Always love strong and pure!
Bateman Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 8:10 AM
Thanks Cas!! I wish you a very happy and most marvelous Valentine's Day for you too!! I like that: Always love strong and pure!! DITTO!! Best Always, Gary
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