Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

I SEEM TO HAVE THOSE I WISH I STAYED IN BED DAYS AND I HAVE TO EAT CROW AND SAY I AM SORRY. I TEND TO GET IN OVER MY HEAD IN WRITING AND END UP SAYING SOMETHING I HAVE TO MAKES AMENDS FOR.

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

I know what you mean. I have found that 'crow' is better with Louisiana Hot sauce. LOL Thanks for the review. :-) Carolyn

reply by country ranch writer on 10-May-2014

HA HA

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

When your day goes wrong
As it surely sometimes will
And your path through life
Leads tediously up-hill
Pause! And know that He is God

I seem to be having one if those days on a daily basis recently. But, just gotta pull forward and take one obstacle at a time,

Nicely done. John

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Hey there, I hope things improve for you really soon. Can't have my main man under the weather. Keep on Keepin on. Thanks John, for reading and commenting. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

I really like your Tanka poem for the contest - best wishes to win it. I haven't won anything for year. LOL I enjoyed reading your author notes too.

Kat

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

It would be nice. I just tied for first on a prompt. Undoubtable faith. It's rewarding now and then to be sure, I have only had a few myself. So glad you liked this one. Have a great weekend. Hope you are doing well. :-) Carolyn

Comment from 9999pool

Excellent

When we have learn to accept everything that comes our way - good or bad, and have learn not to question the wisdom of it all, then we can call ourselves enlightened by His Light, smiles.
Great write and well penned.
Cheerio, hugs, bro Ritchie. :))
Good luck.

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Thanks Ritchie, my goal for this month is to enter contest, if I can write a suitable poem, or story, for the requirements given. I am glad you liked this one. It is good Tanka practice.. Love, Carolyn

reply by 9999pool on 10-May-2014

Just keep on writing to enlighten us and the reward will come back two folds, smiles.
Cheerio, best, Ritchie. :))

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

That's about the only way I get through sometimes. He knows what he's doing. I like the peaceful picture and the true words of struggle. Sometimes it does feel as if it is all uphill. Great poem. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Thanks for the wonderful review. I am glad you could relate. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Sarah Butterfly

Excellent

Tanka with a message we all can use, Carolyn. I will think of it when having a bad day. Good rhyme in will and hill. Nicely done!

Kind regards

Sarah

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Thanks for your wonderful comments. Sometimes we do just need to Pause. :-) Carolyn

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Great message in your tanka poem Gracie, quite often in these awkward short poetic forms there isn't enough room for an articulate commentary! But you have a great message for this competition! Well done, Roy. PS I have an entry in this comp. "Life from death" if you don't review anything else I have a post, " Shadow of the storm" blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Hi there, I don't mind you calling me GracieAnn. :-) Although she might. We are fans and I like to think friends as well. Her style of poetry is so lovely. Thank you Roy, I will be reading all your entries asap. Have a great day my friend. Love, Carolyn

reply by royowen on 09-May-2014

Sorry Carolyn, you have similar articulate styles! Blessings, Roy.

Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is a lovely spiritual poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. My day often goes wrong, but I have faith in God and the fact that there is a master plan and things will be all right in the end.

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Good for you, in our 'hurry, scurry world,' it is good to 'pause' now and then. Have a great week-end my friend Tom.
:-) Carolyn

reply by Tomes Johnston on 09-May-2014

Same to you.
Take care,
Tom.

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Carolyn, this Tanka Poetry Contest entry adds yet another gem to your treasure trove of tankas. LOL. It is perfect in syllable and line count and delivers an encouraging message. Well done! :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Thanks GracieAnn, I decided if a contest came along I would try to respond to it. That's my mission this month. I shared a win with several others today, a 5-7-5 prompt. I am glad you liked this one, and I loved your alliteration in 'treasure trove of tankas', LOL. Good Night friend, :-) Carolyn

Comment from Cajungirl

Excellent

So much being said here, your Tanka is lovely. For God does not give us more than we can handle. We all have burdens to bare, but with God's help our load is so much lighter. Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 09-May-2014

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reply by the author on 09-May-2014

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed this one.
I had some fresh green onions out of my little patch. I bet your garden is lovely. Think of me when you eat those fresh veggies. God is so good to us, isn't He?
:-) Carolyn

reply by Cajungirl on 09-May-2014

I do thank God everyday, but somehow I feel it isn't enough. My green beans are sprouting. I can't wait to cook them. :}