Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Once again you presented us with a perfect package. Your poem was innocently romantic, without being over the top. I like that. The poem and the chosen artwork is the perfect package.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

I tried to mix human emotion with nature. This kind of tanka is an example of what the original tankas were. I'm glad you found it innocently romantic.

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I enjoyed this nostalgic looking presentation a bit like an old romantic movie and your words are bursting with a sexual connection between these lovers here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Wow! The mind boggles with this one, I think this is truly how a tanka would have been written, this is a goodie in spades, well done Gypsy. You've excelled yourself with this one, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs

reply by royowen on 22-Feb-2023

Most welcome

Comment from AP Apgar

Excellent

I like your Tanka Poem, Excellent picture presentation! Cool. Poem flows well and paints a good picture - creating a sensual message - good use of metaphors - flower blooming in her shacking hand while waves of excitement explode into a burst of a million stars - very nice visual effect
luck guy to find someone like her. Good Job. AP

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you very much, it's his wife.

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Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Yes, pizza very interesting and beautiful picture in words. It has a very musical feel to it and it works well for the contest. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work Patricia.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2023

Thank you very much for your time, kind review, and helpfull feedback.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

I appreciate the footnotes you add to your writings. I know little about poetry, so your explanations really help me to understand. This poem is lovely, and I love the artwork.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Thank you, prettybluebirds, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem. Have a wonderful day.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

Such beauty in your poem. The words and image express the meaning of romance when you have stars in your eyes. Can you imagine how the lucky person must feel?

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Hehehe ...I can imagine how they feel.

Thank you, Rosemarie, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem. Have a wonderful day.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from BermyBye50

Exceptional

Gypsy,

This is a exceptional well-written Tanka. Romance and passion is creatively expressed in this deeply intimate poem. You've written a true masterpiece. Well done.

All the best,

Eugene

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Thank you, bermy, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem. Thank you for the exceptional six stars review. Have a wonderful day.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Gypsy, this is what I can an ooh-la-la. Fan me off/open a window, please.
Lol. I especially liked:

kiss me one more time
as your open flower blooms

(I'm melting here in NJ, and it's winter--big-teeth smile.)

Well-chosen photos. Great presentation. A pleasure to read. Keep the blue waters flowing. Xo. M

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

Hehehe. Well, I think it's a good warm kind of thing. Thank you, Margaret, I appreciate that you took the time to read and review my poem. Have a wonderful day.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow! There's a lot of passion here! Great descriptions from the tender flower blooming and the waters range and splash and the emotions and feelings burst like stars!

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2023

I am happy you decided to read it even if it's so passionate (*<>*) lol

I wanted to mix human passion with nature.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem.

Love you, big sister. I hope you are having a great day.

Marival ❤️