Comment from Hawaiian Mermaid

Excellent

Aloha Treischel,
What beautiful words to match up with the lovely photo of the red rose. I like the way you combined the.....
curlicue center
scarlet petals that entwine
like the fire in my heart

Thank you for sharing, have a great day.
Aloha,
Ginger Hawaiian Mermaid

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2013

Aloha, and thanks Hawaiian Mermaid.

Comment from Johnny-artist

Exceptional

Loved it sir Treischel~ beautifully portrayed and wonderfully received! Thank you for sharing "Red Rose"~ looking forward to reading more of your works... appreciated and enjoyed. uncleJohn

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2013

Thank you so very much Uncle John for the wonderful review and outstanding rating. I feel blessed.

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Beautiful rose photograph. Wonderful tanka poem. It is creative with vivid descriptions to a nice image. Well thought out and nicely written. Excellent work.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thank you sunnilicious, for such a wonderful review.

Comment from judelesemann

Excellent

Beautiful, romantic, colorful poem. I can think of many other flowery words to use but I'll just say I really enjoyed it. Well done. Be blessed, Jude

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thank you Jude.

Comment from Joannforsberg

Excellent

Stunning photo as always. You make me want to consider taking up photography. Such a personal touch you add to your poetry. Love the use of the word red then the fire in my heart. Very touching. Blessings, JO

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thank your Jo. Do it, you'd love it.

Comment from Gungalo

Excellent

a lovely red rose
beautiful bloom from a bud
curlicue center
scarlet petals that entwine
like the fire in my heart

I must admit to a beautiful write with this one. A gorgeous rose to set the pace and win our hearts.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thank you so much Gungalo

reply by Gungalo on 15-Feb-2013

Smile

Comment from Robin Gilmor

Excellent

This one must be for your wife. Full of gentle passion and love right from your heart, always the poet. A very enjoyable read. Thank you for
sharing it with us. Robin :)

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thanks Robin. You right.

Comment from shelley kaye

Excellent

"curlicue center" - love that line! (don't know why either lol)

great tanka - very romantic - love the petals that entwine part too

thank you for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thank you for reading, Shelly

Comment from trimple

Excellent

What a beauty it is too, this splendid specamin of nature,
doing what it does best by astounding us.
Very romantic your writ adding to your picture poem collection.
one to be framed prerhaps Tom!
well done
trimple

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Feb-2013

Thank you trimple. That's a good suggestion.