tanka (branches knotted and gnarled)
tanka20 total reviews
Comment from dennis0530
This is a strong writing about hope and determination.
Through all our trials, tripping and falling down, the rising up offers new hope of staying up and carrying on. We may be gnarled and twisted by our misfortunes but we can proudly carry and display these as our proof of not giving up in life's battles.
Much like the scars of a victorious warrior we wear them as reminders of past triumphs.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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This is a strong writing about hope and determination.
Through all our trials, tripping and falling down, the rising up offers new hope of staying up and carrying on. We may be gnarled and twisted by our misfortunes but we can proudly carry and display these as our proof of not giving up in life's battles.
Much like the scars of a victorious warrior we wear them as reminders of past triumphs.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my kind friend~Debbie
Comment from krys123
Debbie;
I truly enjoyed your emblematic and allegorical poem which really does have a very dramatic effect on the word hope. The picture you have chosen does have an effect on the poem and represents it very well. The imagery also was very descriptive as well as expressive: "branches nodded and now reaching towards the sun unable to grasp and hold". But you still again search out and seek hope As your final guidance.
Thank you for sharing and posting and may the Lord be with you always.
Alex
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Debbie;
I truly enjoyed your emblematic and allegorical poem which really does have a very dramatic effect on the word hope. The picture you have chosen does have an effect on the poem and represents it very well. The imagery also was very descriptive as well as expressive: "branches nodded and now reaching towards the sun unable to grasp and hold". But you still again search out and seek hope As your final guidance.
Thank you for sharing and posting and may the Lord be with you always.
Alex
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you. Have a blessed night, my friend~Debbie
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You are so welcoming you have a beautiful evening also.
Alex
Comment from Acquired Taste
Fabulous photo and it reflects your words beautifully. It's popular to say "never give up," but holding on becomes overwhelming at times. I suspect just like this tree, we may in fact hold on, but not be left without scratches, tears and bruises. Nicely penned. AT=/
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Fabulous photo and it reflects your words beautifully. It's popular to say "never give up," but holding on becomes overwhelming at times. I suspect just like this tree, we may in fact hold on, but not be left without scratches, tears and bruises. Nicely penned. AT=/
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Nosha17
The courage to never give up and have the strength of character to carry on regardless are tremendous qualities in a human being. Well chosen words and great picture. Enjoyable read. Faye
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The courage to never give up and have the strength of character to carry on regardless are tremendous qualities in a human being. Well chosen words and great picture. Enjoyable read. Faye
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from SteveY
That is the spirit that is necessary in all of life! Absolutely perfect analogy with the gnarled tree! Anothe beautiful poem from this talented writer!
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That is the spirit that is necessary in all of life! Absolutely perfect analogy with the gnarled tree! Anothe beautiful poem from this talented writer!
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from patcelaw
I am writing a story to be in my book and it has to do with not giving up, but always hoping. God answered those hopes in such a beautiful way. It will be a number of chapters before I get to that story.
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I am writing a story to be in my book and it has to do with not giving up, but always hoping. God answered those hopes in such a beautiful way. It will be a number of chapters before I get to that story.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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I look forward to reading it. Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from royowen
Quite often nature encourages us by its tenacity to hold on to life with both hands and don't let go, it's much better than giving up, when hope is gone there's no life left we never know what the next day brings, nor what lies beyond the hill. Great, well written tanka Debbie, we'll take our lead from the gnarled old tree, well done, hang on, my friend, blessings, Roy.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Quite often nature encourages us by its tenacity to hold on to life with both hands and don't let go, it's much better than giving up, when hope is gone there's no life left we never know what the next day brings, nor what lies beyond the hill. Great, well written tanka Debbie, we'll take our lead from the gnarled old tree, well done, hang on, my friend, blessings, Roy.
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my kind friend. Things seem a bit more manageable this week. I appreciate your support and prayers. Have a blessed evening~Debbie
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You're welcome Debbie, glad you're ok, Roy.
Comment from GracieAnn
Debbie, this extended Tanka comes alive in each line as if the words were the tree. Yes, we all are gnarled yet distinct like the iris of our eyes and unique to our Lord. I enjoyed the alliterative sound in gnarled and knotted. Great paring of the silent letter before an n. It is thought provoking and encouraging. Well done, my friend. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Debbie, this extended Tanka comes alive in each line as if the words were the tree. Yes, we all are gnarled yet distinct like the iris of our eyes and unique to our Lord. I enjoyed the alliterative sound in gnarled and knotted. Great paring of the silent letter before an n. It is thought provoking and encouraging. Well done, my friend. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my friend. Hope things are going well. You are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Ben Colder
Never say never. I have heard this said once or twice, but where ever there is a will there is hope. Well done. Hope you win the contest.
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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Never say never. I have heard this said once or twice, but where ever there is a will there is hope. Well done. Hope you win the contest.
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Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Debbie,
Indeed, never give up hope. Always something new waiting around the corner.
Nicely penned, my friend.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)
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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2014
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Hi, Debbie,
Indeed, never give up hope. Always something new waiting around the corner.
Nicely penned, my friend.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)
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Comment Written 28-Oct-2014
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Thank you, my friend~Debbie