Comment from L. Sherman

Excellent

Gorgeous picture and the words in the pair of Tanka really accentuate it. Truly wonderful. And to answer the question: I don't know what could be more grand than the innate beauty and serenity of nature as you've captured it.

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

Thank you Lusa. We both agree on that one.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I just love your photography :-)
I like the addition of rhyme to the tanka form :-)
nice alliteration in mated mallards
and in lovely landscape lullaby
beautiful descriptive detail that creates a wonderfully serene tone :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 23-May-2013

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reply by the author on 23-May-2013

Thank you Brooke. So glad to share.

Comment from woxlly20

Excellent

Nicely done. The image and poetry flows together as one. The writer captured the sunset beautifully. Now, that's a quiet place anyone would've enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Thank you woxlly.Halt to share sunsets.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Nice very nice Treischel
First I love the serene picture you took
Now about your well written double tanka
When you said--

To watch setting sun
In reflected color show,
While mated mallards drift by.

of how and where one can find serenity.

Gert

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Thank you Gert. Serenity can be found in many places naps you stop and drink n the surroundings.

reply by Gert sherwood on 22-May-2013

Yes I know Treischel

You are welcome

Gert

Comment from Rosemary Rains

Excellent

I really enjoyed this poem. It flows well and invokes a real feeling of peace and harmony. The picture adds to the joy of the moment. I'm very new to poetry, so not familiar with all the forms it takes, but this is very pleasing to a novice.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Thank you so much for stoping by and offering such sweet encouragement, Rosemary.

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

This 5-7-5-7-7 is well balanced in both its syllable count and presentation. The line "Lovely landscape lullaby" has smooth flowing alliteration. The punctuation does not detract from the write. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Thank you GracieAnn. You shine a beautiful light upon my work.

Comment from Maguy Daoud

Excellent

I think this poem need to be completed with some way ( Of course with all my respect ) the lack is existing in the last paragraph, I think you can add some verses too.

 Comment Written 22-May-2013

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reply by the author on 22-May-2013

Thanks Maguy Daoud. Interesting. I thought it was just right, but I applaud your desire to want more.

Comment from Robin Gilmor

Excellent

A lovely verse that exudes of peace and contentment through out the entire verse. YOur picture certainly adds great dimension to the verse and picture within ones minds of this peaceful place. Well done. Hugs and smiles,
Robin :)

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

Thank you Robin.good to hear from you. Back from your trip?

reply by Robin Gilmor on 21-May-2013

Yes and recuperating from all the young ones! :)

Comment from Hawaiian Mermaid

Excellent

Aloha Treischel,
What a beautiful poem to wake up to, but now I want to go back to where the quite waters flow. Thank you for sharing thoughts in words with a beautiful poem.
Aloha, Ginger
Hawaiian Mermaid

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 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

Thank you Ginger, from the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That is just beautiful, Treischel, when we have sunsets like this they have to be glorified. And you have done it proud. Both poem and photo are lovely. xsx Sandra

 Comment Written 21-May-2013

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reply by the author on 21-May-2013

Thank you so much Sandra.