Dried Red Rose
A Tanka contest entry36 total reviews
Comment from Tessa Kay
Very romantic poem that compliments the picture perfectly.
I tried to press a rose in a book once, but maybe it was still too fresh, it messed up the whole book. Ah well.
Thanks for sharing this romantic post. :)
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Very romantic poem that compliments the picture perfectly.
I tried to press a rose in a book once, but maybe it was still too fresh, it messed up the whole book. Ah well.
Thanks for sharing this romantic post. :)
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Thanks Tessa. I wonder if there is an art to it? I guess maybe you have to pre-dry it a little.
Comment from OnyxSapphire78
What tales will our book of life tell? I remember saving my first rose in a book. I was in junior high and thought I was in love. In reality I had not a clue about love back then. :) What a great entry for the contest with fantastic artwork to boot. I wish you good luck on the contest and your other creative endeavors! Happy writing!
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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What tales will our book of life tell? I remember saving my first rose in a book. I was in junior high and thought I was in love. In reality I had not a clue about love back then. :) What a great entry for the contest with fantastic artwork to boot. I wish you good luck on the contest and your other creative endeavors! Happy writing!
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Thanks OnyxSahire78 for the excellent review and sharing your experiences.
Comment from artemis53
Yes. I remember finding a few of those. Some I could recall and others I was clueless. I wonder if that is still done or even taught by mothers. I wish you the best in the contest.
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Yes. I remember finding a few of those. Some I could recall and others I was clueless. I wonder if that is still done or even taught by mothers. I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Thanks stremis53. I remember it too but have not done it in years.
Comment from Jean Lutz
Dried rose provokes memories and memories do not have thorns. Very appropriate that what is good is preserved in the book of life. Best wishes with your entry.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Dried rose provokes memories and memories do not have thorns. Very appropriate that what is good is preserved in the book of life. Best wishes with your entry.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Thank you Joan and I like your comment that memories do not have thorns.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
A lovely tanka Leslie. Perfectly constructed in the 5/7/5/7/7 line form. Good enjambment throughout and a lovely message. Lovely picture. A good entry to the contest and I wish you luck. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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A lovely tanka Leslie. Perfectly constructed in the 5/7/5/7/7 line form. Good enjambment throughout and a lovely message. Lovely picture. A good entry to the contest and I wish you luck. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thank you, Dorothy, for the lovely review and good wishes.
Comment from Eric1
Hi Leslie, this is an excellent entry for this particular competition, your beautiful words wonderfully describe what you are saying without the need for the lovely artwork, I wish you the best of luck in the contest my friend.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Hi Leslie, this is an excellent entry for this particular competition, your beautiful words wonderfully describe what you are saying without the need for the lovely artwork, I wish you the best of luck in the contest my friend.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thank you Eric.
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You are so welcome my friend.
Comment from MacMhuirich
This is very romantic, the picture portrays the words beautifully. Nicely presented and nicely worded Tanka. As you say, true love never dies. Best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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This is very romantic, the picture portrays the words beautifully. Nicely presented and nicely worded Tanka. As you say, true love never dies. Best wishes for the contest.
Bless you
John
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thankyoiu jOhn for the excellent review and good wishes.
Comment from lightink
The "book of life" expression really changed the meaning of this poem. Suddenly the dried rose us the metaphor itself for love not just an image! Clever writing and beautiful poem with great presentation!
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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The "book of life" expression really changed the meaning of this poem. Suddenly the dried rose us the metaphor itself for love not just an image! Clever writing and beautiful poem with great presentation!
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thank you lightink for your excellent and insightful review.
Comment from tfawcus
How very romantic! As you say, true love never dies - but lovers do eventually get somewhat shrivelled by age, like your rose - especially if they spend too much time with their noses in books! LOL
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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How very romantic! As you say, true love never dies - but lovers do eventually get somewhat shrivelled by age, like your rose - especially if they spend too much time with their noses in books! LOL
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thank you tfawcus for your novel review.
Comment from keimosobie
lets hope it dosent.
roses sure do
I like the mental picture of the
dried read rose pressed into the pages of life.
like love is preserved the same way.
thanks for sharring.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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lets hope it dosent.
roses sure do
I like the mental picture of the
dried read rose pressed into the pages of life.
like love is preserved the same way.
thanks for sharring.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thank you for your excellent review.
