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For the 'Woven Worlds - TANKA PROSE ' Poetry Contest of Suzette Richards

Woven Worlds

A teacher had students place flower seeds in the cracks of a sidewalk between its alternating lines along the sidewalk’s edge closest to the curb. I don’t know if the students returned to water those seeds, but something amazing happened. I saw a picture of the result and wondered if it was faux photography . . .
no longer hidden
   along the sidewalk’s edge
           the seeds had blossomed
into lovely flowers
all in a perfect row
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Kerr Avatar
November 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Congratulations, Andrea, on your win with this evocative poem that probes philosophical depths. Thank you for your slant on Illusku 3 Howard
Fowler Avatar
April 6, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Picture-perfect image Andrea. Clever. Congratulations! :)
Richards Avatar
April 5, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Congratulations on your placement in my Woven Worlds – Tanka Prose contest, Andrea. Thank you for your support. Suzette
Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Wow thanks so much
Magdalinos Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Hello Andrea,a lovely poem. Some flowers thrive anywhere.Have a blessed day.
Beaufort Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Andrea, something amazing can come from a little thought and a small effort when we do things together. This is a lovely story that you have shared with us and shown appreciation for. Funny that the appreciation goes out to those of us who had nothing to do with it. Really cool.
Narain Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Nice poem. Some flowers grow anywhere.
Rodgers Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Dear Andrea, You have beautifully captured the resilience and beauty of nature and the potential for unexpected growth in unlikely places. You show us the power of nurturing and the wonders that can emerge from seemingly ordinary situations. Andrea, this is an inspiring reflection. - Blessings, Daniel
Buhagiar Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Lovely poem, Andrea. Reminds me of our country lanes, with cowslips growing in various cracks. Hugs
Pandit Avatar
March 18, 2024 at 5:57 AM
Potent example Andrea. Nature is amazing--isn't it a fine inspiration for humans on how to sustain.
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