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Wounded Heart... (Tanka)
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Wounded Heart... (Tanka) |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach 
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 Deep within my heart Rest the scars from sworded tongue Healing with each pulse Like battle weary soldiers - Wishing to make love - not war . . . . Chris Barker June 2003 ~~~ [This message has been edited by Nightshade (06-16-2003 07:32 PM).] |
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Laqe Member
since 2003-06-15
Posts 72Michigan, US |
God, I love this. I can't explain why.. It's simply beautiful. Thank you for this poem, it is perfect. .Echo. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Chris . . . oooh I love this seeing as my tongue has been quite forked as of late . . . Hey! I love your picture! (I havent been in here in awhile sorry) Very nice Chris and this write - is biting . . . |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Chris...Annabelle is smiling... this is deeply felt... magnificently felt... for the young and old alike. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Well written Chris...feelings expressed powerfully and with resolve to heal and go forward...pained words but expressed with hope and spirit...and the picture accompanying the tanka was well chosen.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hey little sister! I tinka this is the best tanka I have seen in quite awhile! Beautifully worded and a perfect picture.  ~ Love and miss ya, Teed. ~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) Oh Chris, this sounds sad, dearest friend, I hope everything is OK as we love you so much and hate to see you hurt like this! (sigh) I wish we could all make love and not war with such feelings, dearest friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Chris, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Chris...There is much strength in scars...and certainly in love. Can see you have it from this poem...what a cute new photo too! |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou dear poet friends, for your comments on this Tanka, for your compliments on my new photo, and for worrying about my emotional state. I am fine! You are all just too sweet! hugs! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Make love, not war... reminiscent of the 60's... when so many wanted nothing more. Not such a bad idea at times. Well written Chris. Thank You.. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Chris, this is absolutely beautiful!  |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Magnus & Balladeer - Thankyou kind poets! |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Chris, this is so beautiful...the words, the picture.....the feelings.  Hugs  Ethel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awww, thankyou Ethel. hugs! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
So sweet but sad....   ~ElizabethDreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Chris, this is just beautiful. Both, the picture and the poem. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
beautfiul presentation |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou lady poets three! hugs. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
Rest the scars from sworded tongue i really liked how you used this line,, it made the imagery comeforth.. A voice of honesty |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful!!! Charisma |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Nicely penned, Chris... Make Love/Not War... indeed... |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Thankyou friends for taking the time to read and respond. hugs! |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
thank you for the tanka regards sudhir |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fantastic...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
If I my wing was long enough, I'd reach out and give you a pat on the back for this number one ranka tanka!  Huggums, Linda |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Sudhir, James & Linda, Thankyou so much! Your comments make me smile. hugs. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This Is just very lovely and touching ! ARCTIC WIND |
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