What the Eye Sees the Heart Cannot Forget

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Boys on bicycles stop for a rest in the woods. Friendship is growing. The sun of their childhood streams through trees verdantly glowing. March 16, 2017 for the Contest of Mystic Rose

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 3/20/2017 12:35:00 AM

"Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity." Beautiful...

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/17/2017 6:19:00 PM

That is simply beautiful. I really like the pic you found, too. Good luck with this touching Tanka! So far, I have nothing for this contest, but do admire your entry. Hugs ... CayCay

Nilima Deb

Date: 3/17/2017 2:33:00 PM

enjoyed the spirit ...missing childhood .cute piece dear

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/17/2017 2:08:00 PM

Hello Andrea. The format is in true and perfect form. The theme is lovely and touches the heart. This is a beautiful tale and expression of friendship. Good luck with the contest. Well done entirely.

Jennifer Walker

Date: 3/17/2017 8:32:00 AM

Love that imagery.

Darren White

Date: 3/17/2017 7:22:00 AM

A rhyming beautiful tanka. Good luck :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/17/2017 5:08:00 AM

- Friendship is a lovely feeling - A beautiful poem, Andrea - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rita Solis Radius

Date: 3/17/2017 4:38:00 AM

Hi, Andrea! What a superb cinquain-poem!! I like the image arising from your lines! And the iluustration is a lovely tribute to childhood friendship!! Bravo, Rita.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/17/2017 12:32:00 AM

A beautiful tanka, Andrea! I remember you told me you wrote about this picture too. I love the feeling of friendship and innocence it conveys.

Richard Ferry

Date: 3/16/2017 11:58:00 PM

I see your creative juices are stillflowing....good for you.....back in the country ,,las vegas,,for 6 months,,maybe my creative juices will flow again.....rick