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Streen
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0 posted 2003-02-25 08:28 PM


I once knew a child
who thought he knew a tanka
and as he drew it
back and forth (across the sand,)
I told him, "That's a Tonka."

© Copyright 2003 Derek Benz - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-02-25 08:38 PM


This is so sweet!! Love it. Chris

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2 posted 2003-02-25 11:23 PM


A cute play with words...thanx!

Inclan

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3 posted 2003-02-26 12:01 PM


Cute little snapshot Streen, thank you.

--Matt

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4 posted 2003-02-26 12:07 PM


LOL! Nifty poem -- Turned the Tanka to your toy for it!

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5 posted 2003-02-26 02:57 AM


cute
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6 posted 2003-02-26 02:41 PM




(smiles) Awwwwwww, this is soooooo cute, sweet friend, the things children say always bring a smile to my face, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Derek, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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