Colleen’s Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 80, GATHER & SOFT, #SynonymsOnly |
“Pilots amassed, Chief?”
“Yes, Captain, raring to go!”
“Mission Understood?”
“Yes, Sir, no cranial fluff!”
“Now hear this! God’s Speed, Blue Swans!”
Billy Ray Chitwood – April 17, 2018
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Thanks for the morning fun, Billy Ray. Cheers.
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Thank you, dear Teagan. Great Tuesday to you! ♥
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Well done, Billy Ray! xo
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‘Tanka’ you, Missy Eden! xo ♥
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Wow! I’ve never seen “speaking” Tanka poetry. I like it. Very creative!
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I didn’t know whether or not it would be acceptable, Colleen, but I’m so glad you like it! ♥
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I like creativity. Why not? 😀
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Why not, indeed, lovely lady! ♥
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Wow you packed a lot of action into that! Loved the dialogue and action. Good one.
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Thank you, sweet lady! You’re so kind and giving of support! You’re the best! ♥♥♥
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Speaking Tanka is a super Tanka. Nice job Billy Ray
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Thank you, good friend! Your words mean a lot to me! Hugs to the ‘Twig’, Bailey, Lucy, and your lovely wife… ♥♥♥
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Fun Tanka, Billy Ray! Loved it!😊💕
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So glad you liked it, Vashti! Hope you’re feeling 100% soon! ♥♥♥
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Thank you. ❤
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