I jumped up quickly,
this is what I ought to write;
not a ‘Dear John,’ no!
Oh, this must be eloquent,
but will he think about me?
He’s such a nice guy,
always helpful and useful.
We are both good friends,
but could we be more than pals?
He’ll begin… ‘We’re soul mates.’
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Somonka – write this Japanese form consisting of 2 Tanka (syllable count of 5/7/5/7/7 without rhyme) written as love letters. Although traditionally a collaborative form, one author can write both. Make this love letters to yourself taking two different points of view.
Thanks, Val
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Image credit: Alexander Mass @Unsplash
This image shows a woman in a night gown, sitting in front of a writing table and writing something on a sheet of paper. There is a window behind her showing that it’s day time and the bed is unmade.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #335 photo prompt.
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I really enjoyed this, Chris. Beautifully written reflections.
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Thank you so much, Suzette!
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Totalmente hermoso! Que lindo haberme encontrado con tu blog. Te mando un gran abrazo desde argentina!
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It’s good to dream with pen and ink. Ya never know that’ll come to you. 🌟💖
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Absolutely. I have always had a pencil and paper by my night light! 😉✨
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That’s lovely! Thank you so much. 🤗 What a nice place, I am sure!
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Chris it is a beautiful poem- two points of view in one poem. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks so much, Sadje – fabulous photo for this!! ✨💛💫
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Thank you dear
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When ideals cease to meet… Nicely done.
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Thanks for that, V.
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a dear john
from friend jane
the no is a source of pain
but truth is the kindest serum
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Still we think that J and J will be still excellent friends and maybe more!
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in my case not a chance in hell. lmao
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I love this and the perspective between the two verses. “not a ‘Dear John,’ no!” – brilliant line, Chris.
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Aww, thanks so much, Eugi!
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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Chris this is a nice melding of the prompts!! Truly an act of self love to find the courage to declare love to another being unsure of the response!!
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So glad that you liked that, Val! A new type of poem – a Somonka – was very interesting!
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Chris, I’m happy to introduce you to a poetry form… Some forms don’t get the attention they deserve!
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thinking it through, stopping, thinking again, redo
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Well, that was exactly how I wrote that! 🤔 Thanks Beth 😉
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It is, however, a promising start; quite lovely! ☺️❤️
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I wonder whether they will become a proper item? Just a thought. 🤔💞
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Well done points of view Chris.
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Thanks a lot, Darnell!
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I love how your thoughts unfold, Chris. So realistic!
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Thank you so much, Balroop!
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a beautiful portrayal of our ping-ponging thoughts lol
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Thanks a lot, da-AL!
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