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Colleen is back with her poetry challenge. This week, the words are Influence & Perception. Remember, synonyms are a must! Check out Colleen’s blog to find which forms of poetry are acceptable for this challenge. Have fun!
Written as a Tanka, my synonyms are Impress and Enlightenment.
Became lackluster with age.
Now long forgotten,
Are the mad days of dazzling.
Enlightenment won over.
Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 132 #SynonymsOnly
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I went to a seminar recently that talked about how, as we age, the rush to do seems so unimportant compared to just appreciating the ability to ‘be.’ I can see that in this poem, and I really appreciate it.
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Thank you so very much, H.R.R.!! 🙂
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A very clever and insightful Tanka, Dorinda! 😀 xo
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Thank you very much, Vashti!! ❤
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks so much, Chuck! xoxoxo
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Dream your dreams and let the world impress itself.
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Yes! I just recently came to that realization! Thanks, my brother! ❤
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You’re very welcome, my sister! ❤
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Yea, Sis! You made it! This is a fabulous Tanka, correctly written from your perspective. The punctuation really adds to the appearance and the meaning of your words. Remember, great Tanka can be read both, forward and backward. Well done! ❤
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Thanks so much, Sis!! I’m doing a happy dance! ❤
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Wow, but sad to lose the dreaming…
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I’ll never lose the dreams, I’ve just learned I don’t need to impress anyone but me. I’m a bit complicated at the moment, but starting to see my own light. ❤
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Glad to hear it!
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