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Tanka Collection

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Romantic Tanka Poems

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Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
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First of all, I loved the sound of the title "Cicada Sonata," and "solace sonata" finished it perfectly. The feeling of pain was accentuated by the differently colored words and the picture.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind review and feedback. Have an awesome present moment.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from dragonpoet
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Gypsy,
This tanka tells of how the cicada song calmed the pain of memories that darkness brings. The font colors match the artword pallette well.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much, Joan. I appreciate your kind feedback.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by dragonpoet on 29-Apr-2022
    You are most kindly welcome.
    Joan
Comment from dragonpoet
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Gypsy,
This tanka tells of how the cicada song calmed the pain of memories that darkness brings. The font colors match the artword pallette well.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Thank you, Joan. You are very kind.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by dragonpoet on 29-Apr-2022
    My pleasure, Gypsy.
    Joan
Comment from aryr
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This sonata tanka was definitely intriguing, Gypsy. I thought the picture at the beginning was interesting and the one at the end showed the bug. Your words showed the affects of the solar eclipse on these little creatures. Blessed be n hugs!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much, Aryr. I appreciate your review and kind feedback. Blessed be and hugs.
reply by aryr on 29-Apr-2022
    Most welcome, Gypsy, Blessed be n hugs!
Comment from Gloria ....
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This is certainly romantic, and using that in combination with cicadas is a glorious choice.

Your presentation depicts a softness, juxtaposed by the pain.

Very well done here, Gypsy. Much enjoyed.

Gloria

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your consistent readership and kind reviews, you are very kind.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from l.raven
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Hi Gypsy, they are the loudest of the loud...
we had a invasion of them one year...even with the
windows and doors closed...you couldn't quiet
them down...but it truly is amazing that they come
after so many year...and know when to come...

I love your poem sweet girl...and love your pictures...
you always pick the most beautiful picture my sweet friend...love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your consistent readership and kind reviews, you are very kind love you, Linda.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by l.raven on 27-Apr-2022
    so very welcome you...love xxoo
Comment from lyenochka
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I really liked the "solace sonata." Despite the emotional darkness, stuck in painful memories, the sounds of nature can soothe us. I like the transition from the darkness to the comforting cicada-companions.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your consistent readership and kind reviews, you are very kind,
    Helen .

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from LJbutterfly
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I am not a poet, so I appreciate your explanation and history of the Tanka. I visited the Tanka Society of America and read the poetry of their top three winners. This poetry form seems to be the perfect outlet to briefly express feelings. In your poem, the words pain and darkness express a feeling of loneliness, accompanied only by a solace sonata. I love your artistic presentation.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your readership and kind review, you are very kind.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Regina Elliott
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Hi Gypsy Blue Rose, this is a
6 star poem, but I've run out
of them. Such a beauteous
Tanka with the elements of
remembrance, pain, and night. I love the mystery of
the night. This is a very
impressive Tanka. Blessings

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 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your readership and kind review, you are very kind.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
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Beautiful and evocative. I also find the sound of Cicadas soothing. Thanks for sharing the information about Tanka. A lovely poem and a beautiful illustration.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2022


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
    Thank you very much for your exceptional stellar six stars review, you are very kind.

    Gypsy hugs