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Tanka Collection

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Romantic Tanka Poems

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Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
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This is beautifully written poem with a sultry undertone. The illustration drew me in instantly and eased me into your words. Your imagery is vivid as is the emotion felt. Well done!

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much, KL. Your exceptional review means a lot to me.

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Comment from kahpot
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Beautiful though sad, when pain is your constant companion it is very hard to find some alone time, and the pain of memories cannot be fixed with medicine, an excellent read that many will relate to****kahpot

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much, Kym. Your exceptional review means a lot to me.

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Comment from juliaSjames
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Exceptional romantic write, Gypsy

Killer opening!

Love that you added the modern touch of stalking on Facebook. And that bar "with too many waiters" is a great example of show not tell.

I think the irony of her tenderly cradling and tucking in her broken heart in lieu of her lost love is a perfect ending.

Couple of suggestions.

"Hot tears ..."

"I cradle you"

Best of luck in the contest. This is a superb offering.

Stay safe and blessed

Julia


 Comment Written 13-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much, Julia. Your exceptional review and six stars mean a lot to me. Thank you for the edits, I fixed it.

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Comment from John Ciarmello
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Beautiful! A broken love... Perhaps replaced by an old friend. His presence isn't evil. It's a disjointed comfort that in some way feeds an empty heart and fills it with a distant pain, or perhaps unattainable love. You are incredible. I love your work!

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 Comment Written 13-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much. Your exceptional review means a lot to me.

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Comment from prettybluebirds
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This poem is lovely and one can feel the emotion in every word. It is sad and I like the ending where she tells the pain good night. I see this is a contest entry so I wish you all the luck in the world. It should do well in the contest.

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 Comment Written 13-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much. Your excellent review means a lot to me.

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Comment from jessizero
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I feel this deeply. You have evoked such strong emotion here. Congratulations. This was a beautiful piece of free verse. Thank you so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2022
    Thank you very much. Your exceptional review and six stars mean a lot to me.

    Gypsy hugs