Being one with self
Counting soul burdens kin to
hummingbird flutters.
Honoring past victories,
foibles, loss, as sacrament.
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In response to February Poetry #WritingChallenge – Rebecca Cuningham – This month’s challenge is to write a tanka on friendship, a dear person or, a companion.
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So beautiful blessed
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Thank you! Peace.
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Beautiful poem and wonderful advice
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Thank you, my friend. Glad that it resonated. Happy and blessed Sunday to you.
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Thanks Suzette ❤️
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Bouquets!!
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🌺🌺🌺
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Very well said, Suzette! It’s a lovely take on friendship.
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Thank you Kaushal. Happy Sunday. Peace!!
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Always welcome 😊
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Quite a smooth and filtered image you chose to address your intricate or many layered textures you describe in your tanka
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Thank you for noticing the contrast! Well spotted.
Happy Sunday textures.
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Wonderful, Suzette. Beautiful take on friendship. Love it.💕
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Thank you Grace. Happy Sunday!
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My pleasure . Thank you. Happy Sunday.💕
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That’s a key friendship from which all others spring! Thanks for your wonderful contribution to the poetry challenge.
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Yea, it is indeed! Always a pleasure, Rebecca.
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A lovely poem to bear in mind when in self-critical mode.
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Amen!
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Incredible imagery with such pearls of wisdom Suzette! I started to underline a line and another and then the whole thing was underlined lol Awesome just awe struck poetry Suzette! ❣️
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I am excited that so much resonance touched your reading of the lines! I’m glad that there was good purchase for your underscoring its value to you.. Blessings
Thank you, Cindy, for your support!
Namaste!!
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It sure did Suzette and absolutely.. I might have to keep it tucked in my notes. You’re always welcome and I’ve bookmarked the story for a rainy day… Oh it is raining but too many storms inside (getting the laundry room in order) today.. xo 💞 Supporting you is a joy, you’re so welcome! 💘
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Enjoy getting the laundry room in order. It an important nook in the home. Thank you for your support in joy. Same to you, Cindy!
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It sure is and thanks my friend! 💗
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Thanks for sharing this amazing poem
Anita
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You are most welcome. Anita. Happy Sunday!!
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🥞🥞☕☕🍳🍳
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Thank you Jim. Cheers!
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A beautiful poem Suzette! Well done my friend! ❤ ❤
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Thank you Carol Anne!
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Thank you Suzette! I haven’t pursued this type of poetry often, but your verses reach out like a good friend. Blessings.
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Thank you for your gracious comment. You are most welcome.
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That’s friendship. A lovely poem, Suzette.
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Many thanks, Keith. Have a great day.
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Lovely imagery, Suzette
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Thank you, Roberta! Have a lovely week! Cheers.
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