Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Great job, Craig. I really like your Tanka and I know it will do well. You chose superb artwork to set the stage for your words. I enjoyed it. Good luck.

Melissa

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2019

---

reply by the author on 25-Jul-2019

Thanks, Melissa. I don't think "dark" themed poems generally do well in contests, but I won't let that stop me lol

Next one might be about butterflies ;-)

Most grateful for the kind words,

Craig

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Nice image and
presentation, Craig.
-Haven't seen you in a while.
-A good topic, syllable count,
and imagery that creates
a vivid word picture.
-The first two lines
set the scene and mood very well.
-A good pivot line.
-A very good message in the
last two lines.
-A strong entry; good luck!

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2019

---

reply by the author on 25-Jul-2019

Thanks so much, Pam. I've been quiet as I've been fairly busy with work and other commitments these past few weeks... no sign of that changing soon! It's good to hear from you again, and I very much appreciate the lovely comments.

Cheers, Craig

reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Jul-2019

You are very welcome, Craig. Sorry to hear you are so busy, but I guess that happens from time to time. Hope everything settles down for you.

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

Ah yes, the internal turmoil. A very unique way to interpret the way that we feel inside. I'm on Lexapro which helps me deal with the internal toil, boil and bubble.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2019

---

reply by the author on 25-Jul-2019

Maybe I need some of that :) Thanks so much for the great comments -- appreciated. Craig

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

I totally agree with you. Nature cannot do half the damage we do to ourselves. The picture you chose to accompany the poem is awesome. Good luck in the contest.

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2019

---

reply by the author on 25-Jul-2019

Thanks for the kind words and good wishes. Most appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

I enjoyed reading your tanka contest entry, Craig. Its presentation is great--the image, the color scheme, and the adherence to the traditional rules. Your syllable count is good as is the pivot line. Your closing is powerful. You are right man can, and does, create storms of unimaginable proportions that rival 'real' storms. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan

This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2019

---

reply by the author on 25-Jul-2019

Thanks so much for the kind comments, Jan. Most grateful :) Craig