Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

Your Tanka about the man is lovely. I like that you included a photo of a baboon because it does seem that everywhere else in the animal kingdom, compassion is exercised continuously.

Another new word for my collection - thanks,

~patty~

 Comment Written 21-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2018

In pretty much every species bar one it seems natural, rather than the exception, Patty. Many thanks for the great comments - and I hope you don't have any more nasty scares for a long time. Look after yourself :) Craig

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This tanka, The Curse, has the right look and reminds me more specifically of mismatched people (in my opinion, of course) who keep each other from being who they want to be.

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 Comment Written 21-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Jun-2018

Thanks very much, Bill. Compassion would include allowing and encouraging others to be in charge of their own destiny, I would think. And you're right, for reasons I don't fully get, the world seems full of people who can't abide that. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Brigitte Elko

Excellent

This Tanka poem is perfectly penned with no flaws. The message is poignant and portrays a solution to this state of "stone".
Thank you for sharing.

Blessings,
Brigitte

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 Comment Written 21-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jun-2018

Thank you for the very kind comments - much appreciated. Craig

reply by Brigitte Elko on 21-Jun-2018