Comment from Thal1959

Excellent

Very well done, hoping the muse will spur some thoughts and ideas... until the little prick breaks lose like a storm and rains on your parade! Happens to all of us. Good luck in the contest, Patty.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Hi there;
thank you so much for reading and reviewing this piece. I'm glad the meaning shines through so well.

I appreciate your well wishes for the contest,

~patty~

reply by Thal1959 on 02-Sep-2017

It is always my pleasure, Patty.

Comment from apky

Excellent

Absolutely excellent Tanka, Patty, (as I've learnt from Gypsy and Dean). The artwork is complementary and stunning. Rain is as part of us as the spiritualism since time immemorial when we had rain diviners and all. But we've gone overboard with out consumption and disregard for nature. Your said it wonderfully with your words. Wish you good luck in the contest! :)

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Hi Aki;
thank you so much for the lovely review. Your comments were almost more poetic than the piece!

I appreciate your well wishes for the contest,

~patty~

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Excellent

A perfect Tanka as far as I can see, Patty -
well thoughtout and nicely presented --
a good entry for the contest - good luck
to you, my friend.

Margaret

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Hi Margaret;
thank you so much for reading and well wishes for the contest. This was a powerful write for me - it certainly got my muse awake!

~patty~

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

Careful what you ask for, the One who sends the thunder also sends the Harveys. From what I have read about English takes on oriental forms, this tanka is excellent. It also reads well.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Hi there;
thank you so much for the lovely review,

~patty~

Comment from nbonner

Excellent

Nicely written tanka poem. I dislike the heat that's why I live in Oregon. But lately the weather here is even bad and in the hundreds. Horrific if you ask me. Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017

Hi there;
thank you so much for the lovely review. The weather here in Oregon has definitely been too hot this year, but I'm surviving - how about you?

~patty~

reply by nbonner on 02-Sep-2017

Barely.....

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Excellent Tanka, Patty, with a stunning picture to go with it. Yes, we all pray for rain when we've has a long spell of muggy hot weather. It's so draining. Your words say this so well. Good luck in the contest! :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2017

Hi Sandra;
thank you so much for the lovely review of this piece. I'm glad you enjoyed it,

~patty~

Comment from Mitchell Brontė

Excellent

Hi Patty
Really enjoyed this Tanka which had a strong spiritual feel about it, each gives the reader an opportunity to think and decide......loved it.
Mitchell

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2017

Hi Mitchell;
thank you for the lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed this work,

~patty~

Comment from smileycloud

Excellent

lovely tanka
very good imagery of a heat wave needing a storm to break the humidity
I like that the poem feels the heat clogging the flow of inspiration
have a smiley day

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017

thank you so much for the lovely review of this poem,

~patty~

Comment from rtobaygo

Excellent

Good morning, Patty

Out of sixes

Your words did justice to the picture. You captured the humbling feeling towards the power and awe one experiences with a thunderstorm. Enjoyed.

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017

Hi Ray;
thank you so much for your lovely review of this poem. I will gladly take the virtual six for the piece. It represents both my muse and the spiritual muse,

~patty~

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

I like the Tanka form, one of my favorite japanese forms to both write and read. I enjoyed yours friend, i also like it when he brings down the thunder. Good luck!!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017

thank you so much for your good luck wishes and the wonderful review of this piece - the thunder needs to come down!

~patty~