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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Sun-drenched flowers dance along the tranquil lake shore Snow-capped mountains watch. Jealous peaks long for the warmth bestowed upon the daisies. Cheryl McClellan 2/13/02 [This message has been edited by His Poet (02-13-2002 02:13 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Cheryl, Good one, enjoyed. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Dear Cheryl, There you go again! I don't know how you keep it up. Great images, great word choices, great poem. Nan |
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Morcastlin Member
since 2002-01-14
Posts 244The Jersey Shore, USA |
Cheryl, this is lovely! I've only just begun to dabble with tanka, so I'm still learning, but this is just picture perfect! Love, Bonnie |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Thank you, Seymour Nan dear, glad you liked it! Bonnie, Thanks much and you'll probably fall in love with the format. It gets addicting. Cheryl |
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Silver Streak Member Elite
since 2002-01-02
Posts 3625FL, USA |
As daisies wish for coolness from the hot noon-day sun. Your beautiful words warm my heart in the coolness of my evening.  ((Cheryl)) -newell Sharing God's Love through perfectlovepoetry.com |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
A very pretty Tanka, Cheryl....I feel so sorry for those poor cold mountains.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Newell, what a lovely reply you post. Thanks Lyra, your daisy is flaunting her good fortune. Thanks for sending her my way. Cheryl |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwww, this is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, your gorgeous words always make me smile! (kiss on cheek) May spring come and fill all our hearts with joy, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Cheryl, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
BRAVA! Thunderous applause! You might want to take out the "as" ... Author! Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. [This message has been edited by Interloper (02-13-2002 02:00 PM).] |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
beautiful a lover of nature I see! Me too! |
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His Poet Senior Member
since 2001-12-18
Posts 750 |
Noah, Glad this made you smile Interloper, thanks for pointing out the extra syllable. Rosepetal, I love trying to paint a mental picture with words. I saw a beautiful picture of this scene and Voila. Thanks Cheryl |
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