Tanka Tuesday – Wildflower

the simplicity
absorbed in a split moment
not much is needed
little sunshine and sprinkle
the pure joy of just being

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ben Alexander says:

May 16, 2023 at 8:22 am

Perfection, Elizabeth. Love it.

Much love,
David

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 18, 2023 at 11:16 pm
  
  Thanks so much, David!
  
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boz bozeman says:

May 11, 2023 at 10:07 am

Love the simplicity and positivity!

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 11, 2023 at 8:03 pm
  
  Thanks, Boz!
  
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Nicole Horlings says:

May 11, 2023 at 12:08 am

Beautiful tanka, Elizabeth!

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 11, 2023 at 9:23 am
  
  Thanks Nicole!
  
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Gwen M. Plano says:

May 10, 2023 at 10:44 pm

Ahh, “the pure joy”….beautiful! 💜

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 11, 2023 at 9:23 am
  
  Yes, they are! Thanks!
  
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Eugi says:

May 10, 2023 at 10:47 am

Such joy and serenity all in one lovey poem, Elizabeth.

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 11, 2023 at 9:25 am
  
  Thanks, Eugi!
  
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  1. Eugi says:
    
    May 12, 2023 at 5:11 pm
    
    My pleasure, Elizabeth.
    
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msjadeli says:

May 10, 2023 at 1:16 am

Elizabeth you capture the joie de vivre of being lakeside in nice weather so well. Something about being near the water…

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 10, 2023 at 8:23 am
  
  Yes, all the freedom feel by nature, water…
  
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Meg Evans says:

May 9, 2023 at 11:26 pm

Ahh… in a split moment, I breathed in that peaceful feeling 💕

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 10, 2023 at 8:23 am
  
  Glad you did, Meg!
  
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poetisatinta says:

May 9, 2023 at 7:02 pm

So pretty 💜

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 10, 2023 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks! 🙂
  
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Fraggle says:

May 9, 2023 at 3:29 pm

Love it!

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 9, 2023 at 3:34 pm
  
  Thanks Jane!
  
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yvettemcalleiro says:

May 9, 2023 at 2:13 pm

There truly is so much joy in just being. Great poem, Elizabeth!

Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 9, 2023 at 2:52 pm
  
  Thanks Yvette, I’m trying to ‘just be’ but it’s not easy!
  
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  1. yvettemcalleiro says:
    
    May 9, 2023 at 3:27 pm
    
    No, it isn’t, but it gets easier with practice. 🙂
    
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philord_poet says:

May 9, 2023 at 1:11 pm

Beautiful image.

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 9, 2023 at 2:51 pm
  
  Thanks, it is an inspiring photo!
  
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  1. philord_poet says:
    
    May 10, 2023 at 12:06 am
    
    You’re welcome ♥️
    
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  2. Elizabeth says:
    
    May 10, 2023 at 8:23 am
    
    🙂
    
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Colleen M. Chesebro says:

May 9, 2023 at 12:55 pm

Excellent! You said it all in your tanka, Elizabeth! I love it.

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 9, 2023 at 12:59 pm
  
  Thanks Colleen! I’m happy you like it! 🙂
  
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lois says:

May 9, 2023 at 12:49 pm

the pure joy of just being–that is the most wonderful thing to be. Lovely, Elizabeth.

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1. Elizabeth says:
  
  May 9, 2023 at 12:58 pm
  
  Thanks Lois! I’m smiling now!
  
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