patriciaruthsusan says:

October 10, 2017 at 2:30 am

Both sad and lovely, Mary. Congratulations on having this tanka published. 🙂 — Suzanne

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- Mary Kendall says:
  
  October 13, 2017 at 2:20 pm
  
  My thanks. ❤
  
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seaviewwarrenpoint says:

October 9, 2017 at 2:23 pm

Fading twilight is very effective here, Mary.

marion

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- Mary Kendall says:
  
  October 9, 2017 at 4:16 pm
  
  I’m glad you think so. It’s very kind of you to take the time to comment.
  
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