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Comment from dragonpoet
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Beth,
This is a good poem tnaka that reminds us of looking and the clouds and trying to see if they look like something. This sky is definitely artwork at times both on sunny and stormy days.
Congrats on placing third in the contest
Keep writng and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
    Thank you for the review and comments and congratulations. I still love the clouds just like I did as a child.
    Beth
reply by dragonpoet on 09-Sep-2021
    You?re welcome on all accounts, Beth.
    Joan
Comment from Raul1
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I think that everything is the a picture painted of the reality God has drawn. It is beautiful artwork by God himself. Excellent work! Good luck in the contest! Good job.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you Raul, I appreciate the review. I see nature as a reflection of God and I love the clouds. The world in spite of everything we seem to be doing to harm it, is still a beautiful place God created for us to enjoy.
    Beth
reply by Raul1 on 03-Sep-2021
    You're welcome!
Comment from Midi O'Rourke
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This is a great tanka. It's a very nice form. It allows for a more defined ending. I love your last line - splashed across a sea of blue. Very good description. I will think of clouds that way. Thanks

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you for the review and comments. You are the last to review it because the just FanStory just told me it life on the site just expried.
    Beth
Comment from Carlos' girl
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This is a simply lovely tanka. You follow the format effortlessly here with a universally felt theme. I like your poem very much. Best of luck in the contest.

Carlos' Girl

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much for the review and the lovely comments.
    Beth
reply by Carlos' girl on 03-Sep-2021
    Very welcome Beth
Comment from Eternal Muse
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This is gorgeous. Enjoyed every word. Terrific imagery and visuals and a lovely presentation. What a moving artwork.

Good luck in the contest, this should do extremely well.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments. I loved the picture too. That little girl reminded me of myself at thata age. I wore my hair that way. I"m thrilled with the six stars.
    Beth
Comment from Bonnie Seach
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The poem is contest compliant
It has a good format
The visual presentation is of a high standard
Summer, and clear blue skies are vividly remembered by young ones. This is portrayed admirably
Thank you for sharing
Best wishes for the contest

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much Bonnie, I really appreciate the review and comments,
    Beth
reply by Bonnie Seach on 04-Sep-2021
    Well done Beth. All success to you 👌👍🏻🌹😊
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Summer Skies
by BethShelby

Nice entry for the Tanka Poetry Contest. Who doesn't like clouds? Great topic. Good syllables count and connection between lines.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you, Rose. I appreciate the review and the comments.
    Beth
Comment from MAMONIA
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How very stunning! I love the poem and the artwork. You did a wonderful job on this tanka.
We all must be children again to witness the beauty of nature with innocence and appreciate the sea of blue splashed in the sky.
I love all of it.
A fine piece of work you have here.
Good luck in the contest.
My best,
Marie

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you, Marie. I love the clouds. I'm always taking picture of clouds and If I'm painting I like a few puffy white clouds in my summer pictures.
    Beth
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
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"Summer Skies", is short, succinct and delightfully descriptive. Penned with
craft and skill, this talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. Good luck with the contest. Please let me know how you get on?

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much for the review and delightful comments.
    Beth
reply by duchessofdrumborg on 03-Sep-2021

    Beth, you're very welcome.
    God bless you and take care,
    the Duchess
Comment from Anne Johnston
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What a sweet picture of that little girl gazing at the sky. Our sky was like this today, lots of fluffy clouds and patches of blue. Always brings back memories of childhood. Well done on this Tanka

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2021
    Thank you so much for the lovely review and comments. I still enjoy the clouds.
    Beth
reply by Anne Johnston on 02-Sep-2021
    You are welcome, Beth