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7/30/2025 for Tanka-Haiku Poetry Contest sponsored by Oliver Mckeithan

waves crash on the rocks repeating their splash and spray each in its own way life runs in cycles unending iterations details change each time can we shape the ocean tide or just watch and take the ride

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 5:34:00 PM

I like your thought-provoking poem, David. It makes me consider the fact that there is little we can do about the events that will take place in our life on any given day. What may be the deciding factor in how our life goes or the impact it may have on others is the way we react to the events of the day. "As a man thinketh, so is he", we must be careful what we allow our minds to think about because we are actively manifesting what we think about the most. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

David Crandall
Date: 7/30/2025 6:23:00 PM

Yes, that's a good thing to remember. One is influenced for good or for bad by their own thoughts. Thanks Bill.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/30/2025 4:57:00 PM

life certainly can be a roller coaster ride - we are cresting another wave with hubby's cancer returning again but soon the treatment will be over and we will be home and we are back to calmer waters again:-) hugs Jan xx

David Crandall
Date: 7/30/2025 6:21:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Jan, but good that soon he'll be home.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/30/2025 4:56:00 PM

I enjoyed your splashing write!

David Crandall
Date: 7/30/2025 6:20:00 PM

Thanks, Kim!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 4:29:00 PM

perfect...great contest entry...loved the rhetorical question at the end! Best wishes with the contest and enjoy your evening, Sara

David Crandall
Date: 7/30/2025 6:19:00 PM

Thanks, Sara!