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The Bargain
My heart will tender
white-winged dreams on the morrow
if you gift this soul
in the mottled hush of dusk
remembrances of the past
❤
This tanka, my first ever, is in response to Colleen’s Tuesday #Tanka Challenge. The prompts are Give & Receive, (but we can only use synonyms).
Myths of the Mirror 
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Thank you so much for the nomination. I’m sorry for the late reply. I just found your comment in Spam! I’m honored that you thought of me. I’ll be over shortly. 🙂 Have an amazing day.
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This takes me to a beautiful place with each reading. Congratulations on being the featured poet. Very well deserved.
Pat
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Thanks so much, Pat. I enjoy trying new things. This felt a little like a word-puzzle and I enjoyed the challenge of getting all the components to work. Happy Friday. 🙂
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Well, you nailed it!!☺☺. A good one to you as well.
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Never even heard of tanka before this! But I admire the power and economy of poetry. Nice work, Diana!
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Thanks, Sean. It’s a tidy little poem. I hadn’t tried one before but was familiar with haiku, and liked the extra lines. 🙂 A nice short post too.
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This is beautiful, Diana!
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Thanks, Sarah. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to try a new word puzzle 🙂 ❤
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A beautiful bargain…white-winged dreams. We could all use some of those. (K)
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We sure could. My dreams are always taking wing… in my imagination, anyway. Lol. 🙂 Thanks for the visit and have a wonderfully creative week!
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I can’t believe this is your first tanka! It’s beautiful. I like how you use “tender” for give, but it makes one think of being tender or tender hearted.
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Thanks for the kind comment, Merril. I had a love of fun with the challenge and was hoping that double meaning of the word would work! Yay. Have a great day and Happy Writing. 😀
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What a beautiful, beautiful poem. In the hush of dusk those past remembrances nourishing the white-winged dreams. Thank you.
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Thanks so much for reading and for giving me a big smile. I love to dabble in poetry, but still hesitate every time I hit publish. Lol. have a wonderful week, Ben.
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Excellent Tanka Diana. I took Colleen’s advice to close my eyes while considering the words and the vividness was awesome. Brilliant.👍❤
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Thank you, Aweni. I was just reading yours and talk about vividness. Beautiful! I enjoyed the challenge and will have to give it another go. 🙂
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Lol…..it is sooo much fun I tell ya. So so much fun.😀
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[…] that said, I chose, D. Wallace Peach, from Myths of the Mirror, as the Poet of the Week. Her Tanka poem, “The Bargain,” resonated with me this week. I […]
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Aw. What a pleasure, Colleen. I’m delighted and, oh my gosh, another happy dance!
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This is wonderful, Diana! Well done!
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Thanks, Julie. It was a peaceful short one – something I needed after the Trump-post. Thanks for visiting… now off to work on your newsletter and the rest of your list! 😀
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Stellar job, Diana!
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Thanks, Jennifer. It was nice to do a peaceful, short post after the last longer political one. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Happy Weekend!
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Nothing to do with this post but I’m excited! I just got my pre-order of your book, Soul Swallowers. Can’t wait to read.
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Thanks, Jacqui! Yay! I just did my Release post about 3 minutes ago. It feels good to reach this milestone after all the work. Thanks so much for the support and for cheering me on! ❤
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This is absolutely beautiful, a fantastic first Tanka 💜
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Thank you, Willow. 🙂 It was fun to give the challenge a try and play around with something new. Have a lovely weekend. ❤
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You did well, have a good weekend too😀
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A lovely tanka debut–I especially like the mottled hush of dusk. 🙂
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I never feel completely satisfied with my poetry, but I heard that’s pretty normal. Lol. Thanks for taking a peek. 🙂
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Beautiful Diana
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Thank you, Lynn. I’m so glad you liked it. Short and sweet this time. ❤
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lovely
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Sweet and beautiful, Diana. I loved it.
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Thank you, Jan. I decided to go short and quiet with this post after the drama of the last one. I hope you have a fabulous weekend. Happy Writing!
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I love the poem, Diana, and the picture is perfect with it. It could be so many things until I read your words.
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Thanks for stopping by to read, Jacqui. It was nice to do something simple and restful. Speaking of rest, are you worn out from all the comments regarding your book? I hope you had tons of fun and sold a few copies! A great crowd over here. 😀
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Beautiful, Diana!
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Thanks so much for reading, Jennie. It was a fun challenge and a nice short read for a change! Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
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A pleasure, Diana. Happy weekend to you! ❤️
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I love your writing, Diana. You have a unique voice 🙂
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Thanks so much for the kind comment. You made my day. 😀
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Well, I am glad! 🙂
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Lovely poem Diana
🙂
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Thank you, Marje. It was fun to give one of these a try, and as hard as the prompt was for me, it helped me focus. Thanks so much for stopping by to read. 🙂
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I love writing Tanka. Colleen’s prompts stirred me on and encouraged me to include them in my novel. It’s great how these prompts can have such a positive impact. All the best with your Tanka! x
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I love that you included them in your novel. What a creative idea, Marje. That’s so cool. 🙂
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Yes, it’s fun writing lots of poetry! x
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A beautiful gentle tanka that glides with peace and resolution. A quiet hush for one’s soul. Hope you’re tempted to write more!
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I’ve enjoyed reading Colleen’s challenges, so I decided to jump in and give it a try. And it was nice to peacefully focus on this after the long difficult post that can before. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and I expect I’ll try it again someday. ❤
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It’s lovely, Diana. I have yet to write a tanka. I think you just inspired me 💜
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Thank you! A little more room to play around than a haiku. And I like the parameters – they make for a fun challenge. It will be a piece of cake for you. 🙂
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You’re welcome! I think I’d rather have the piece of cake lol I’ll give it a try 🙂
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Lovely lines… short and sweet, Diana! 😃
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I wanted to do a short and sweet post, Iris. Give everyone a break! Thanks for stopping by to read. 🙂
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Brilliant job Diana. Whodathunk it’s your first one? 🙂 x
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Word puzzles, Debby. I love puzzles. That said, I never feel like my poetry is “done.” Thanks so much for the words of encouragement. ❤
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Just sayin’ my friend ❤
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Wow … a wonderful expression Diana.
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Thanks so much, Val. A few more words than a haiku to play with, which was fun. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Brilliant Diana!! You have got many talents!!!
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Thank you, Hector. It fun when the form and prompts set parameters to work with. When everything is wide open, I find it harder. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Wonderful, Diana. I always knew you were a poet. 🙂
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I try, and these aren’t too overly daunting, Steven. They’re especially handy when I don’t have a blog post lined up! Lol. Thanks for the lovely comment, my friend. 🙂
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lol. You’re welcome. 🙂
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Lovely little write. Wish you did more.
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I actually would like to. These are fun. When I got nothin’ for the old blog, they’re great! Thanks for the visit, Drew. 🙂
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My pleasure
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Nicely done. 🙂
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Thank you. It was a nice peaceful one to write and fun to make the words word. 🙂 Thanks for the visit!
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This is a wonderful expression if who you are Diana! ❤️
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Thank you. I’ll have to think about that. Mostly I was just trying to fit in those darn prompts! Ha ha. But probably true that some of who we are leaks into everything we write and share. Hugs ❤
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❤️
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Lovely 🙂
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Thanks, Cheryl. It was a lovely break from the previous heavy post. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Beautiful!🌱
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Thank you. ❤ Hugs.
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Beautiful, Diana… ❤ xo
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Thank you, Bette. This was really fun to try and was a needed creative break in the middle of a busy day. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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You’re done a marvelous job on your first #Tanka, Diana. I can see you sitting back and rubbing your hands together, saying, “Oh, a new challenge!” Hehe. Write on!
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Hey! Were you spying on me? How do you know me so well? So true, Mary. But focusing my mind on this was so relaxing too. Thanks for visiting and making me smile. 😀
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This is wonderful, Diana.
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Thanks, Robbie. I was in the mood for something short and Colleen’s challenge immediately popped into my head. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Ahhh…your words flow and stun like liquid gold. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tanka.
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You flatter me! Ha ha. I did enjoy writing this and posting something soothing after the last tirade. It was a breath of fresh air. Thank you and have a wonderful evening. 🙂
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It is definitely a nice contrast.
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Awesome Diana!
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Thanks, Balroop. Your sweet to say so. It was a fun challenge. 🙂
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white-winged dreams on the morrow … mottled hush of dusk…
I love the way you weave words. Beautiful tanka!
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It warms my heart in unity, D. Wallace Peach and Colleen Chesebro.
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Thank you, Deborah. Mine too. We have such a lovely WP community and so much beauty ripples outward in word and deed. ❤
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Lovely, Diana!
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Thanks, Jacquie. I enjoy doing these little challenges and doing short posts every once in a while. It gives us all a nice break. Happy Writing, my friend. ❤
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Diana, I’m thrilled that you’ve joined in. Thank you. I love your Tanka! It tells a lovely story. ❤ I'm jumping up and down for joy right now! ❤
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Lol. I so needed this, Colleen. It was a lot of fun and so relaxing to focus on and work through. Thanks for the challenging prompts and the appreciation! Hugs. ❤
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Wait until you try the Cinquains… they’re addicting! Glad to have you here, Diana. ❤
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Is that a challenge? Lol.
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LOL! It’s just different and in many ways more creative I think… grouped together the cinquains make a lovely chain cinquain. 😀
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That is quite a challenge and you’ve more than met it. Well done.
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Thanks, Anneli. I needed something short and relaxing after the last post. This challenge was perfect. Happy Thursday!
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Well done Diana!
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Thanks for the sweet compliment, Brad. I’ve been reading these on Colleen’s site and decided to give it a try. 😀
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I like haiku, but may try tanka. 🙂
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It’s not that much different, but I did like the extra space for more words! If you enjoy it, Brad, you might consider Colleen’s Tuesday challenges. 🙂
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🙂
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More than a bargain … lines given and gratefully received.
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Way to meet the challenge, Diana! This is beautiful.
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Aaah, thank you. I needed something simple and relaxing after the last post. Colleen’s challenge fit the bill. Have a great day, my friend. ❤
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Give and receive as well as yesterday and tomorrow. You’ve exceeded the challenge with your painted words. Beautiful!
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Thanks, Rob. You are so kind. ❤ I never feel satisfied that my poetic attempts are complete/finished, but I still find them fun. 🙂
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