Comment from RJ Heritage

Excellent

Beautifully illuminated and presented Tanka poem. We all have that desire to follow and yet also to lead. It think a balance of both desires make for a very strong resolve. Thank you for sharing this beau poem, your presentations are a,wats very captivating.
RJ

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024

Thank you very much, RJ

Gypsy

reply by RJ Heritage on 13-Jul-2024

You're welcome

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Yearning and wanderlust together! What a combination! Those two will take our imaginations to the far reaches of the Earth. I like that. Thank you for sharing this wonderful presentation with us.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

A lovely, romantic tanka, stirring the senses with a longing to escape and find love. This is beautifully presented and, as ever, a joy to see and read. Well done, Gypsy. Debbie

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

cool wandering tanka. . .
love the first line with the w and r words
and chasing the north star trying to find your true north
great imagery and smooth flow
cool pics and colours, too

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024

Thank you very much, Shelley

Gypsy

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I feel like the "wind and rudder" are parallel to the "wanderlust" and the "heart full of yearning." The yearning heart drives the sailor and the wanderlust keeps blowing his/her boat on. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024

Thank you very much, big sister.

❤️ love ❤️

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

Thanks for sharing and anything nautical works for me.
This was well written Rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Thanks for sharing this and have a Blessed Friday.
Doctor Ricky

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2024

Thank you very much, Dr Ricky

Gypsy

Comment from Pamusart

Excellent

Hi, Gypsy

Why did you say ' A dark one for a change'?

This isn't dark at all it's uplifting. It's like you're exploring the sea the sun and the earth. How can that be bad?

I interpret this to be about a man who wants to explore and that's why he's out there in the kayak. Things are pleasant. He's getting his wanderlust out of the way

I enjoyed reading your poem

Good job. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024

Oh, thank you for letting me know. I had written a different poem about good and evil. I didn't like how it turned out so I wrote another one. I missed the dedication line.

Thank you very much, Pam

Gypsy

Comment from BOO ghost

Excellent

This is a majestic presentation! Colorful! The sailboats reflection mirrors like a mirror haiku. Breathtaking words as well. I appreciate the author notes. Oh, we only get 4 - 6 stars, now? Dang! I ran out! I will give you a virtual six star since I ran out so soon! Been years since I been here! I'm awestruck and in envy of this tanka.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Gypsy

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

I LOVE THIS POEM!!!! This might even be my favorite one of the entire week, and, as you know, I've loved many. The "net full of wanderlust" just melted me! What a great line!

And, of course, exceptionally beautifully artwork for it.

xoxoxo

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024

Thank you very much. I appreciate it, Rachelle. Have a lovely night.

Gypsy