Tanka(farmers horse)
A Tanka poem28 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This tanka, Farmer's Horse, looks good and finds that the man is fortunate to have a horse. The horse, however my not feel the same.
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This tanka, Farmer's Horse, looks good and finds that the man is fortunate to have a horse. The horse, however my not feel the same.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2018
Comment from Michele Harber
Hi Pam. Happy holidays. I like the details in your poem, from the suspenders to the Amish man struggling to keep up with the horse. My favorite hotel in Lancaster is actually on an Amish Farm, and I could look out my window and see the farmers plowing their fields, so this brings back pleasant memories.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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Hi Pam. Happy holidays. I like the details in your poem, from the suspenders to the Amish man struggling to keep up with the horse. My favorite hotel in Lancaster is actually on an Amish Farm, and I could look out my window and see the farmers plowing their fields, so this brings back pleasant memories.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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Thank you Michele for your lovely review. I will be posting far less next year. Happy New Year!
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You're very welcome, Pam. I'm sorry to hear you'll be posting far less. I hope everything's okay (and if it's due to health issues, I hope they improve).
Comment from Pantygynt
An ekphrastic tanka. I thought the Amish wore nothing but black and white. It has always amused me, because of the imagery evoked to hear Americans speak of 'suspenders' where we British would use the term 'braces'. You see 'suspenders' takes me back to those naughty courting days in the back row of the cinema where the pictre was instantly forgotten but the feel of creamy thigh in the gap above the stocking tops occupied by 'suspenders' was a joy denied the post tights generations.
The tanka like the art captures the efforts of both horse and man in this situation. however the implement being used is not a plough but a harrow.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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An ekphrastic tanka. I thought the Amish wore nothing but black and white. It has always amused me, because of the imagery evoked to hear Americans speak of 'suspenders' where we British would use the term 'braces'. You see 'suspenders' takes me back to those naughty courting days in the back row of the cinema where the pictre was instantly forgotten but the feel of creamy thigh in the gap above the stocking tops occupied by 'suspenders' was a joy denied the post tights generations.
The tanka like the art captures the efforts of both horse and man in this situation. however the implement being used is not a plough but a harrow.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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What me worry? I did not know about harrows. Happy New Year, Jim. Thanks for the great review
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. Farmers in the early years could not farm without a horse that is strong enough to plough the fields so that the corn can be planted. The strength of a horse are far more than that of a man.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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A very well-written poem. Farmers in the early years could not farm without a horse that is strong enough to plough the fields so that the corn can be planted. The strength of a horse are far more than that of a man.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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Thank you Sandra for your wonderful review
Comment from Mastery
The Amish do work hard, too as you know,
Hi, Pam. I love the tanka as well as the painting. Your talent has inspired me and i am cruising right along. the other day I painted a vase full of lilacs. Challenging glower petals there.
:) Happy New Year! Bob
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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The Amish do work hard, too as you know,
Hi, Pam. I love the tanka as well as the painting. Your talent has inspired me and i am cruising right along. the other day I painted a vase full of lilacs. Challenging glower petals there.
:) Happy New Year! Bob
Comment Written 27-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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You can always show me your painting any time, Bob. Thank you for your lovely review. I am going to take a break from this site next year.
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Hi, Pam. I will miss you, my dear friend. I have your e-mail, so I will be in touch once in while. Thank you for everything XX Bob
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Hi, Pam. I will miss you, my dear friend. I have your e-mail, so I will be in touch once in while. Thank you for everything XX Bob
Comment from Jesse James Doty
"farmers horse" is a nice tanka. I like the mention of the Amish man with suspenders, and how he is trying to keep up. I've read that more people are going back to Amish ways of living, using the land, without the use of electricity, and other gadgets most people lean on, for sustaining life. Your painting shows the man and his horse with details that add to the tanka. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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"farmers horse" is a nice tanka. I like the mention of the Amish man with suspenders, and how he is trying to keep up. I've read that more people are going back to Amish ways of living, using the land, without the use of electricity, and other gadgets most people lean on, for sustaining life. Your painting shows the man and his horse with details that add to the tanka. Thanks for sharing.
Take care, Jesse
Comment Written 27-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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Thank you Jesse for your wonderful review
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Hi Pam
You are very welcome.
I hope you have a great New Year celebration.
Jesse
Comment from jmshumate
You've done well with this, painting a good picture for the reader in so few words. The Amish working without any motorized tools, hard work, hard to keep up with a horse. The artwork suits this poem perfectly. Good job :)
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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You've done well with this, painting a good picture for the reader in so few words. The Amish working without any motorized tools, hard work, hard to keep up with a horse. The artwork suits this poem perfectly. Good job :)
Comment Written 27-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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Thank you jmshumate for your wonderful review
Comment from meeshu
great painting, Pam. this is a great representation of country life. I grew up near the Amish in Iowa. they are fascinating people..............meeshu
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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great painting, Pam. this is a great representation of country life. I grew up near the Amish in Iowa. they are fascinating people..............meeshu
Comment Written 27-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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I find them fascinating as well. Thank you for your wonderful review
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your painting and your tank, Pam. Your lines flow smoothly. Good job with the style of tsnka. I like that you honor farmers and their work animals. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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I enjoyed your painting and your tank, Pam. Your lines flow smoothly. Good job with the style of tsnka. I like that you honor farmers and their work animals. Good job and thanks for sharing. Jan
Comment Written 27-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018
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Thank you Jan for your wonderful review.
Comment from susand3022
Hi Pam!
Look at you, trucking through Amish country now! I like your little Amish man, he looks very authentic. Your Tanka is interesting. I like that you begin with the horse and end with the man. I am a bit confused as to how suspenders connect the two. Perhaps something with the reins in the third line as the pivot instead? Horse, pulling reins, pulling the man? It is very across the board these days... everyone is trying to keep up! Keep 'em coming! Susan
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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2018
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Hi Pam!
Look at you, trucking through Amish country now! I like your little Amish man, he looks very authentic. Your Tanka is interesting. I like that you begin with the horse and end with the man. I am a bit confused as to how suspenders connect the two. Perhaps something with the reins in the third line as the pivot instead? Horse, pulling reins, pulling the man? It is very across the board these days... everyone is trying to keep up! Keep 'em coming! Susan
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 27-Dec-2018
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Hi Susan. I thought it was clear that if the horse was pulling a plow that a man had to be on the other end. Do suspenders on the man, I thought was a good pivot line because it is a pivot to describing the man. Suspenders though is definitely surprised. I assume you meant to deduct the star and that is OK. Just wanted to explain my thinking.
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Always feel free to explain your thought processes to me, Pam! You know I love your stuff, it's seldom we don't coincide I guess. lol
