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Lost Tomatoes

tanka

17 total reviews 
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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"Lost Tomatoes", is short, succinct and delightfully descriptive. With a minimum of words this talented poet has told it as it is. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 16-Jul-2021
    Thank you so much for the encouraging review. Val
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 16-Jul-2021


    Val, You're more than welcome.
    God bless you and have a great week end :)))
    the Duchess
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Very good image
and nice presentation, Val.
-You wrote a good tanka
with a good topic.
-Your notes are appreciated, too.
-Vivid imagery in the opening
lines sets the scene.
-A good pivot line, followed
by very good concluding lines.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021
    Beautiful review, Pam. Thank you for such lovely words. So nice to know someone out there knows what a "pivot" line is.
reply by Pam (respa) on 15-Jul-2021
    You are very welcome, Val. I think a lot of people know it, they just don't take the time to say it!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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For me blackberries remind me of my Mother as she always made jam with them. Here it is tomatoes and your memories are vivid and honest, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021
    Thank you for taking the time to review this little poem.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Poignant reminiscence powerfully rendered in plain words--evocative of regret for days gone by--imagery of fat tomatoes and empty bell jars is stunning.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021
    Thank you for your thoughtful review
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Your tanka is in great form. I enjoyed reading it. The lines read well, they are smooth, and are filled with great imagery. I could see this as I read. Your words about longing for Mother's voice give a great sense of time and place. Your pivot line works well.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021
    Thank you
Comment from Raul1
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A well written tanka poem. This poem meets the requirements for the contest. Excellent work! I like your poetry. No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021
    Thanks
Comment from jusylee72
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Missing your mother's tomatoes fills the jars of who you are. She helped to create you and you became your own person, one who is beautifully capable of writing poems about your self and your mother. Loved it.


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 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021
    What a lovely review, thank you so much.