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2023 Gypsy's Tanka

Viewing comments for Chapter 31 "~ Venus Rising ~"
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14 total reviews 
Comment from Jumbo J
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Hi MariVal,
this is the post I came back for... it takes a tad of finding your work when you are so prolific. So came back inside just now from... yes, you guessed it-- Venus rising. I sent loving healing out your way, hope you received it.

This tanka suite is a true favourite of mine among the many that reach a lofty height that enchants when read. It has echoes that seem to linger, make you go back and reread it a few times. Each time solidifying the read before. It's real good!

The suite works perfectly in tune with each tanka following... such elegance in form and composition.

As your presentation is always on point, all I can say is... perfect!

The first tanka brings the reader in with metaphor that is truly beautiful and superbly used in creating the intent.
The second was so different, yet held you gently while it tucked you in for the night, making it the perfect tie between the first and last tanka
And the last; the visual image you created is magnificent. I can see it in my mind's eye, thanks to me for being a star gazer... and this tanka is the one that allows the echo((((((((((((((((((((((((. Strong, yet very loving in blue.

Goddess Venus has a special quality, as all stars, planets and well... the universe, is introduced to us by her. She does reign!

Kudos-Stunning!

With our thoughts we create...
a porthole of connection.

Warm regards,
James.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2023


reply by the author on 02-Sep-2023
    Hello, James,

    Thank you for your patience and persistence. I can imagine how hard it must be to look through my portfolio since I write 2 poems a day. I started several books to make it easier, so if you know it's a tanka, I have all my tankas in one book, at least the better ones.

    I am happy you like it, I know you are an experienced sky gazer. This one is very special to me, I wrote it for a good friend.

    Thank you, James, you are very kind and your insightful reviews are always a pleasure to read. You really know what goes on in my mind when I write a poem.

    Besitos y Abrazos

    Gypsy
    "Venus favors the bold." - Ovid

reply by Jumbo J on 03-Sep-2023
    I'm sure your good friend will appreciate being presented such a beautiful poem... lucky person!
Comment from papa55mike
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Your work is always so elegant and rich in color, history, and taking one through the gambit of poetry. What a wonderfully written poem. Best of luck with your writing!

Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for your exceptional six stars review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from patcelaw
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This is another lovely work that you have written. I enjoyed reading it very much. It flows smoothly and looks pretty on the page. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. Have a good day and God bless. Patricia

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Is astrology a science? I agree, astrology is a science and I believe one can learn a lot by studying it. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem and presentation with us.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023
    I agree with you. Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from Mary Vigasin
Excellent
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This is so romantic and enchanting. The imagery and words are so perfect and a beautiful expression of love.
I enjoyed reading. Perfection!
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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We can sometimes wait a long time for someone to realise where they should be and who they should be with and sometimes it is too late, an ambient write, love the colours, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from aryr
Excellent
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This was a fantastic tanka, Gypsy. The dual pictures were great. Your words were right on. They did justice to the concept. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
reply by aryr on 28-Aug-2023
    Most welcome, Gypsy.
Comment from Mike Stevens
Excellent
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Another fine poem, Gypsy this poem is either an analogy of sexual intercourse or a lonely planet who wishes he had hands. I'm going to go with the former!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from JSD
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As usual your language is perfectly chosen and this is a beautiful piece of writing with the usual gorgeous imagery. I did click on your links but I found all that a bit weird and scary. I'll just stick to whether your poetry speaks to me, regardless of form or 'lore'. And it does and that's all that matters.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
    It's fantasy.

    Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy
Comment from Douglas Goff
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I always enjoy your notes. They are very detailed and often explain the scenario of your poem perfectly.

I enjoyed this one as well. The pictures are wonderful.
D

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
    Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead.

    Gypsy