Len Gasun Poet Tanka

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What Am I

Formed in a desert
A true friend whom you can stand
Waves may put me down
Still, I raise you in near place
To show you the vast ocean.

I have pallid skin
Yet,  aids to build your pillars
We’ll be elated
Surrounded by a cold breeze
 My soft dust-grains feel your hands.

Storm waves rebuild me
I remain in windswept place
Of natures’ embrace
I feel God in you- His grace,
‘Tis inspires and gives me strength.

What Am I to you
If I am only like hills?
Despite life’s changes
For you, I’ll always be there,
To show you my love and care.



March 12, 2014    10.20pm



First Place
Contest: What Am I
Judged: 3/15/14
Sponsor: Poet PD/Linda (my greatest & fave)

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Ravi Sathasivam June 22, 2014 at 3:50 AM Lovely and beautiful write. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs

Leon Enriquez March 22, 2014 at 10:02 PM Dear Leonora: A lovely and profound write you have composed. I feel the many layers of deeper meaning that transcend mere words. Well done. Leon Len Gasun April 5, 2014 at 4:41 PM Thank u so much for your wonderful comments my dear fried Leon. Biggest hugs!

Andrea Dietrich March 18, 2014 at 8:36 AM Hey I got it!!!! thanks for letting me know. Len Gasun March 19, 2014 at 2:05 PM You're welcome my very dear friend Andrea! TYSM again.

Cecilia Macfarlane March 17, 2014 at 5:49 PM Wonderful write and win Leonora. Hugs Len Gasun March 19, 2014 at 2:07 PM TYSM my dear friend Cecilia. Big hugs! i'll visit your poetry soon and also the rest ok. More blessings!

Justin Bordner March 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM A castle of pearl love. I love the mystery and conspicuous affection in this riddle Leonora. Very strong style. J.A.B. Len Gasun March 19, 2014 at 2:09 PM Oh, TYTYSM my dear friend Justin.

Aiyah Torres March 17, 2014 at 7:16 AM awesome win, Leo!!!! Congratulations!!! ^__^ Len Gasun March 19, 2014 at 2:10 PM TYTYSM my dear friend AiyaH

Olusegun Arowolo March 16, 2014 at 5:55 PM Lovely and beautiful piece,Leonora...Congrats on your win,dear friend...Kudos to you...I`ve been off for 2months-my laptop hard disk crashed,but I`m back now..It`s good to read your works...XOXO.. Len Gasun March 17, 2014 at 1:59 AM Thank you so much my dear friend Olusegun for your precious time stopping by on my poem leaving me lovely comments. I'm so glad you're back. Biggest hugs!

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2014 at 5:55 PM hmmm, I was thinking sand dunes or something. Did I even come close? big congrats, sweetie pie. Len Gasun March 17, 2014 at 12:35 AM Thank you so much! Len Gasun March 17, 2014 at 12:34 AM You got my prize my dearest friend Andrea! Biggest hugs & kisses!

Dr.Ram Mehta March 16, 2014 at 5:23 AM Congratulations on the fine win. Wonderfully penned poem on Who Am I leo Len Gasun March 16, 2014 at 11:37 AM Thank you so much my dear friend Dr. Ram.

Shadow Hamilton March 15, 2014 at 2:31 PM lovely poem Leonora congrats on win hugs Len Gasun March 16, 2014 at 11:41 AM Thank you so much my dear friend Shadow.

Skat A March 15, 2014 at 2:04 PM Hi Leonora, a nice win. congrats my friend , ~SKAT~ Len Gasun March 16, 2014 at 11:42 AM Thank you so much my dearest sis & friend Skat.

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2014 at 12:59 PM Leo, mostly I love the beauty, and the take here. I have a few answers....... SIS, I'd say the strength of a best friend. What is it!!!! :) CONGRATULATIONS!! Sending you a big hug, I had so much fun reading every entry. I have a blog "What did you say about me???" Hopefully, you stop by when you have time, and reveal the answer. Tell US here or on my blog. WAHT! WHAT! And WHO YOU ARE? Always and Forever ~LINDA Len Gasun March 16, 2014 at 11:48 AM Usually, I used rose etc. before but this time, I thought of “dune”- from humility, in good times & bad times, always there to reach out & try to lift up someone when he/she’s feeling down. It’s one of the components of cement that gives strength. :))). For me, dune is a symbol of humility, giving strength & a loyal friend: ))). Again, Thank you sooo much! Biggest hugs to u my dearest sis! lovem4evr, Leo Len Gasun March 16, 2014 at 11:46 AM Hi my dearest sis! Well, you’re almost there;))). By the way, THANKS A LOT for appreciating my poem & the win. I love your contest so much. In fact, the first poem I wrote was Who Am I, but when I was about to enter it, I’ve noticed that I’ve overlooked the title & your rules ;)))). So, I hurriedly changed it & this was the outcome- like a riddle:). I chose a thing to symbolize myself.

Amy Green March 15, 2014 at 12:37 PM Hmmm.....coral reef? Len Gasun March 16, 2014 at 11:55 AM :))))))no my dear friend Amy. It starts with letter d not c. ;)) thank you so much for your precious time of stopping by and making a guess. Biggest Hugs!

Skat A March 13, 2014 at 2:45 AM Hello, Leonora, I saw you online. I just wanted to stop by and say Hi. I was reading, Linda's (pd) newest poem. Then I decided to see what you have on your side. I did enjoy this write. I'm still trying to figure out what it is, you are :)... Can't wait to see all winning poems. Hugs ~SKAT~ Len Gasun March 13, 2014 at 11:56 AM Hi, my dearest Skat. Thank you so much for stopping by and the warm hello and esp. for enjoying this short poem of mine. More blessings! love lots 4ever and big hugs, Leo

Russell Sivey March 13, 2014 at 12:35 AM You have written a magnificent write here Leonora! I really enjoyed reading this remarkable poem here this evening! What a phenomenal and enlightening piece my friend! Great Work!! Len Gasun March 13, 2014 at 11:58 AM Thank you so much my dear friend Russell for the wonderful comment and for enjoying this short poem of mine. More blessings! big hugs!

Nette Onclaud March 12, 2014 at 4:03 PM lory, definitely, there are numerous blessings in life and we can find joys in simple, everyday things like friendship!wonderful words of wisdom have been expressed in this piece.. hope you are safe in bkk.. summer is here bit still a bit cold!..how are you?.. huggs! Len Gasun March 13, 2014 at 12:03 PM Thank you so much for stopping by my dearest friend Nette and tysm for the wonderful comments & your thoughtfulness.For now, I'm still busy esp. the end of the semester is about to end my dearest friend Nette. Hope you're fine as well. TYSM again. More blessings!

Aiyah Torres March 12, 2014 at 1:48 PM well done ,Leonora! ..^__^ good luck in the contest!!! =D Len Gasun March 13, 2014 at 12:05 PM Thank you so much for your precious time stopping by and enjoying this humble poem of mine my dear friend Aiyah. My pleasure to meet you. I'll visit your poetry page & the others' as well so soon ok, I promise. More blessings!

Ken Carroll March 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM Simply lovely and well crafted friend girl...I hope all is well.. Len Gasun March 13, 2014 at 12:06 PM Thank you so much my dear friend Ken. More blessings!