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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

Gosh! This will be a long journey. Where to begin? :) Thank you, Dick!

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Dick Whyte's avatar

A pleasure Mary :-) Tanka is a really rewarding journey I have found, and lots of places to begin. My advice - start writing. The rest is gravy.

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Fotini Masika's avatar

old friends

resurface while

making new ones—

years and miles

irrelevant

Thank you, new friend!

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Dick Whyte's avatar

Was just reading over these old posts - and came across this again - have to say again, such a wonderful tanka :-) makes me so happy!

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Fotini Masika's avatar

I would not have written this if it weren't for you, new friend :)

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Dick Whyte's avatar

Such a pleasure. Thanks for leaving poetry in the comments! Love this tanka so much! Perfect phrasing. And has that pleasing depth. Lovely work new friend!

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Fotini Masika's avatar

💛

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<Mary L. Tabor>'s avatar

Superb.

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Dick Whyte's avatar

Thanks so much Mary! I really appreciate it. :-)

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

I am fascinated with the Haiku form after reading your recent newsletters, Dick. This is packed with information. You do a great job. I need to study and practice.

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Dick Whyte's avatar

Aw yay! Always love to hear of a new convert haha. :-) It's a lifelong practice, and is very rewarding over time imo. Hit me up if you ever have any questions. Always keen to chat haikai.

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Rod Bluhm's avatar

Thanks, Dick!

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