In your shallow bed
unable to reach the sky
restricted from birth
perfectly formed bonsai tree
living for four hundred years
Andrew Hide
27~02~2004
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Written February 27th, 2004
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A contest entry
- Tanka .. Not Just a Toy Truck ~ lol ..We want Tanka poems.. by skinwalker 2.
600 points, ended February 28, 2004, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Mr Andrew,I do not understand this style yet but it is very nice
I enjoyed reading it.The Bonsai tree is very lovely.
Kumbaya -
As always your work is wonderful ..You have a beautiful way with poems as unique as the bonsai ..Thanks for entering our contest ..Skinwalker
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Bonsai could be defined as sculpted beauty... it takes a master to tend a truly beautiful bonsai. An art form all its own. You hav honored it well here... Thank you for entering, Susan
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Like Haiku, I don't know what a 'Tanka' is. This is really a fascinating piece and wonderful tribute to the bonsai, which I have loved since a child. Very expressive and beautiful background and jpg. One day I shall have time to read more on your site and maybe learn how to do this style of work myself.
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very good
Restricted from birth.
Now that is a mouth full, speaking from a social standpoint.
Well written,
John
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