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2023 Gypsy's Tanka

Viewing comments for Chapter 51 "Lavender Dream"
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15 total reviews 
Comment from Douglas Goff
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The coloring on this one is fantastic. The color lavender has always carried a mystic aura for me.

Something of fortune tellers and such.

Great piece. Tanka has a nice form to it.
Douglas.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024


reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024
    I like lavender scent and color too. Thank you, Douglas, I appreciate your kind review.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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Forever looking for illusive love and capturing someone's heart and opening the doors to a lasting relationship, much enjoyed, loved your presentation as you always spend so much time on making it look so pleasing, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Beautiful artwork and nice presentation, Gypsy.
-Very good opening lines, followed by a good pivot line.
-Very good concluding lines showing that love
is not always easy. We can dream about it, but
making it a reality is more complicated at times.
-Thanks for sharing it.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much for your excellent review and kind words.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by Pam (respa) on 06-Oct-2023
    You are very welcome, Gypsy.
Comment from L. Kalere
Exceptional
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As gorgeous as ever in sentiment, words, and presentation ... elegant and romantic with my favorite gem colors. Thank you for defining ekphrastic. It is something that I often use, but didn't realize there was a term for it.
I believe you just got my final six.
Linda

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much for your exceptional six stars review and kind words. I appreciate it, Linda. (*÷*)

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from GWHARGIS
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I like these poems that feel as if I'm traveling through time and space. The searching for the key to their heart. Great imagery and emotion throughout. Thanks for sharing. Gretchen

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much :) I appreciate your wonderful review. May you have a fabulous day.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from Jumbo J
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Hi MariVal,
such a stunning presentation siding with the magic hues of lavender and even a blue found its way in... can't leave your favorite colour out of the picture, I know our Goddess won't mind one bit:)

A truly beautiful thought... being guided by the goddess of love, Venus scouring the universe in hope of finding the right combination to unlock the joy of love.

Love is definitely the key to the beauty wrapped up in your beautiful Ekphrastic Tanka.

Love it!

With our thoughts we create...
open freedom.

Warmest regards,
James.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Hello, James, it's so good to hear from you. I am happy you like my poem and understand it's meaning. I love lavender, It's so calming, and the color is beautiful too. I hope you are having a fabulous day.

    Tu amiga, MariVal
    "The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise." - Maya Angelou.
Comment from aryr
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What a beautiful tanka, Gypsy. I really appreciated your words that explained the lavender dream to me. This was done so as she thought about the dream she was anticipating. Blessed Be n Hugs!!!

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much for the fabulous review and helpful feedback.

    Gypsy hugs
reply by aryr on 05-Oct-2023
    You are so very welcome, Gypsy.
Comment from JSD
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Very gorgeous as always. It's all beautiful except I'm not entirely clear on exactly what is being referred to in the first line. The rest is great. And the presentation is lovely.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    The poem is *ekphrastic *(inspired by the painting). Lavender is defining the kind of dream. It's an abstract concept for poetic purposes.

    Thank you very much for the fabulous review and helpful feedback.

    Gypsy hugs
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Before I even read, I knew I would love this poem. First because it's from my favorite poet, and then because the title lured me in. How could I not love this poem. With all of that going for you, how could one not find the key to his heart. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Thank you very much, you are very kind, Barbara. I appreciate your exceptional six stars review.

    gypsy hugs
Comment from Mark D. R.
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Gypsy,

A very nice Tanka posting. Color scheme and artwork are nicely matched to your verse.

Venus would be proud of your presentation.

Mark


 Comment Written 05-Oct-2023


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2023
    Thank you for the excellent review and kind words. May you have a fabulous day.

    Gypsy hugs