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Friday, 17 July 2009

a delicate flower
battered and bruised
by the wind -
these past few months
that's how I've seen you

Modern English Tanka V3 No4 Summer 2009

Devika Jyothi said...: Beautiful tanka, Paul :)

wishes,
devika; 18 July 2009 at 07:05
John McDonald said...: good one Paul
john; 18 July 2009 at 08:59
Laurie A. said...: and to the flower ...

a lull in the air just to be seen

delicate.

compassion sees this way. beautiful.; 18 July 2009 at 14:30
Frank... said...: A wonderful tanka Paul. Although it makes me feel quite sad...; 18 July 2009 at 16:17
Paul Smith said...: Thank you All for your comments. I am touched that it spoke to each of you.; 18 July 2009 at 18:45
Editor said...: Lovely,

-R.; 20 July 2009 at 07:16
Paul Smith said...: Thank you Editor for your comment and welcome to Paper Moon.; 20 July 2009 at 18:41