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3 April 2026

water lilies tanka

petals drift in light 
soft ripples whisper Thy Name
colours breathe new life
as pond sings celestial hymns
a lilac love story blooms
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
I appreciate the internal landscape hidden within your words...uplifting and inspirational
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Just so pretty, dear JCB! Congrats!
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April 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
This is so beautiful, what wonderful arrangement of words.... as pond sings celestial hymns.. what a beautiful picture you have painted here....
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