Politics of Love
A tanka-one for the road.18 total reviews
Comment from Peter@Poole
Thank you for sharing this one, my friend. Naturally, you always turn out a true-to-form tanka, or other imagist poem, but I also like the content that you've fitted into such limited space. Sorry I'm late catching up. Peter
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2012
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Thank you for sharing this one, my friend. Naturally, you always turn out a true-to-form tanka, or other imagist poem, but I also like the content that you've fitted into such limited space. Sorry I'm late catching up. Peter
Comment Written 08-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2012
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I thank you sir, it's just that I feel comfortable using this form, given my limited enlish vocabulary, appreciate the encouragement, thank you very much.
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Your English is fine.
Comment from Joan E.
Maybe this is what used to be called "playing hard to get!" I liked your description of the "politics" of love in the succinct tanka form. -Joan
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2012
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Maybe this is what used to be called "playing hard to get!" I liked your description of the "politics" of love in the succinct tanka form. -Joan
Comment Written 07-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2012
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Hello Joan, "Playing hard to get,"--is exactly correct my friend, appreciate the visit and the wonderful review, thank you very much.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I think we all do this. We see someone we think is cute or whatever, we look at them and sometimes they see us looking. You did a wonderful job with this
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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I think we all do this. We see someone we think is cute or whatever, we look at them and sometimes they see us looking. You did a wonderful job with this
Comment Written 06-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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I agree my friend, we all play these games, it's fun, I appreciate your visit and the wonderful review, thank you very much.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi ameen,
I am sadly behind again but I'm glad I found this tanka. I have told you before you have become a master in writing these short poetry forms. I can almost see that couple turning away but they can't help but smile. A romance in the beginning! Well done, chey
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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Hi ameen,
I am sadly behind again but I'm glad I found this tanka. I have told you before you have become a master in writing these short poetry forms. I can almost see that couple turning away but they can't help but smile. A romance in the beginning! Well done, chey
Comment Written 06-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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chey my friend, so happy to read your wonderful comments, I thank you very much.
Comment from Hareem.S
Lol this is a nice sweet poem, and what you have described happens often. I like the picture you have chosen and the vivid imagery you have painted here. ENjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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Lol this is a nice sweet poem, and what you have described happens often. I like the picture you have chosen and the vivid imagery you have painted here. ENjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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Assalam Alaikum beti, how are you? Good to hear from you, appreciate the wonderful review, thank you very much, have a blessed day, God bless.
Comment from l.raven
Yes , politics even in love. So who do you trust. I love this picture. Saw it before and it just told my breath away. Very well said and very well done.. Linda
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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Yes , politics even in love. So who do you trust. I love this picture. Saw it before and it just told my breath away. Very well said and very well done.. Linda
Comment Written 06-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2012
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Hello Linda, appreciate the visit my friend, glad you like the poem, thank you very much.
Comment from Glasstruth
Yes, there is maneuvering in love's game. Like politics one must know their enemy who they plan to sleep with. Sounds wicked, but one must be cruel to be kind. Got that saying from an old song. Really there's a lot one can say about what you wrote. Thanks for sharing. Les
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Yes, there is maneuvering in love's game. Like politics one must know their enemy who they plan to sleep with. Sounds wicked, but one must be cruel to be kind. Got that saying from an old song. Really there's a lot one can say about what you wrote. Thanks for sharing. Les
Comment Written 05-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Hello Les, I am honored by your visit my friend, I thank you for the time and the wonderful review.
Comment from ulster3
Hello, ameen.
This tanka gets the exceptional because it is the first poem I ever recall reading that speaks to this experience. I think we've all had this experience at one time or another, and you express it eloquently and poetically.
Warmly, Rebecca
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Hello, ameen.
This tanka gets the exceptional because it is the first poem I ever recall reading that speaks to this experience. I think we've all had this experience at one time or another, and you express it eloquently and poetically.
Warmly, Rebecca
Comment Written 05-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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And hello again my friend, very happy to read your sweet comments and thank you very much for all the stars, you are very kind.
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:) ameen...enjoy your day/night???
Rebecca
Comment from adewpearl
Your poem is in good syllable count and structure for the tanka
I love the insightful observation in your pivot line
great concept of the "politics' of love
good consonance in smiling momentarily
and good alliteration in strangers soon
You create a vivid scene of this flirtatious moment :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Your poem is in good syllable count and structure for the tanka
I love the insightful observation in your pivot line
great concept of the "politics' of love
good consonance in smiling momentarily
and good alliteration in strangers soon
You create a vivid scene of this flirtatious moment :-) Brooke
Comment Written 05-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Firtatious moment---that's perfect summary of the poem Brooke, my friend I love your apt and wonderful reviews, thank you very much and God bless you.
Comment from hollyinvesuvianite
Kamran, this is so aptly and emotionally described. The behavior between the genders when there is the presence of an attraction. A lot of physics and chemistry here. Great work, my friend. Holly
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Kamran, this is so aptly and emotionally described. The behavior between the genders when there is the presence of an attraction. A lot of physics and chemistry here. Great work, my friend. Holly
Comment Written 05-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2012
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Hello again my friend, I am delighted to read your wonderful comments and am grateful for the kind review, thank you very much.
