Comment from aryr

Excellent

This was indeed an amazing tanka, Gypsy. Wow! What a story? Madama Butterfly made her appearance as a 15 year old, she really was a young 15 year old who had a son shortly after he left in search of a wife. She was is legal wife. Your words proved to be wrong. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. May you have a joyful day. Blessed be.

Gypsy hugs

reply by aryr on 05-Aug-2023

Most welcome, Gypsy.

Comment from Mike Stevens

Excellent

Another fine poem, Gypsy....and I was unfamiliar with the storyline of the opera, although of course I am familiar with the title. I'm guessing it's not a comedy? Lol!

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. May you have a joyful day.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from AP Apgar

Excellent

I like your tanka poem - good picture presentation - good syllable count and flown - poem goes well with the story- supported by your notes tell the story- good job -AP

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023

Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. Have a nice weekend.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

Madam Butterfly is probably one of the saddest operas ever. The whole story is sad. She was just a child and then her life was over. This was a beautiful and concise synopsis of her story. Gretchen

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023

Thank you, Gretchen. The songs make me so sad. It's a tragic story. I actually found the picture first and the rest came to me. May you have a wonderful weekend.

Gypsy hugs

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

I remember that opera but thanks for reminding me of the details of that story. I really liked the music and in your poem, the "quilt of betrayal" is really striking. It's a devastating loss for both Pinkerton and his son.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023

Yes this opera always makes me cry, it's such a tragic story. I found the picture first and the poem followed. Thank you, big sister. May you have a wonderful weekend.

love,

marival

reply by lyenochka on 04-Aug-2023

You, too! 💖

Comment from royowen

Excellent

That has to be the saddest story one could ever hear. Love and betrayal, quite frankly the worst scenario for someone like the surviving lover in Pinkerton, he's left with the irreconcilable guilt, beautifully written Gypsy, (great artwork) blessings Roy

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023

Thank you, Roy. It's a very tragic story and the music makes me cry. May you have a wonderful weekend.

Gypsy hugs

reply by royowen on 04-Aug-2023

You too.

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

omg that is a sad tragic story! males can be such idiots sometimes!

great tanka of lost love!
nice imagery and smooth flow
i liked the colours chosen, too

thank you for sharing
shelley :)

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2023

Thank you, Shelley. It's a very tragic story and the music makes me cry. May you have a wonderful weekend.

Gypsy hugs