Master Gardner- Tanka (poem) by D L Johnson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on November 16, 2008

It's a form I don't know, but I love "Gardener themes" having been one most of my life. And I was thinking one of the great things about your poetry is it always says what it sets out to and yet is never overlong. That's a feat to accomplish that's not easy. I'm off long poems lately.
Best, later: michael

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on November 13, 2008

I enjoyed this Dan...(hugs) Holly

Reviewed by Nicky Goodman

Reviewed on November 11, 2008

some beautiful thoughts here Dan, of the life in your garden - cheers for the read :o)

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on November 8, 2008

and what, of the pulled weeds -- JMW

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 8, 2008

I appreciate the meaning expressed via these tanka, Dan. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Joyce Akesson

Reviewed on November 7, 2008

Great writing, Dan! I very much loved it.
Joyce.

Reviewed by F William Broome

Reviewed on November 5, 2008

Top-Notch writing from the hands of a good writer and a talented mentor! The results are no less than expected, and are highly enjoyable reading. Way to go, Dan! - Bill

Reviewed by stan nassano

Reviewed on November 5, 2008

aawww yes compressed into one season a life lived......nice write dan,
stan

Reviewed by David Hightower

Reviewed on November 5, 2008

Dan - Appreciated your "Master Gardner." Growing up on a farm, I recognize the truth of "this garden I learned my life" - David

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

cool verse Dan, we reap what we sew, so goes your garden to verse

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

I loved it when first I read it and I love it now... your analogy of life and gardens.. classic!!

And of course I'll help anytime.. you know that..)

hugs and smiles,
Myrna

Reviewed by Mildred Kisor (Reader)

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Hi Dan. Since I am an avid garderner and can see your comparrison to life it was greatly emjoyable Keep up the good work. Mildred

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

Making a garden flourish is harder than most realize.
You can work fast, and still have a lovely garden.
But not if you only work half-fast.
:=
Well done,

Walt

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on November 4, 2008

All that garden needs is the rain of a good cry, it will cleanse the soul of the gardener and give that precious drop of life to the seeds.

Georg

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on November 3, 2008

The cycle of life, of loving and losing, told with such compassion and insight....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on November 3, 2008

Great writing sweet man..enjoyed..be well and always safe...Hugsss

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on November 3, 2008

Wow you just told a story and made me see what I need to start till finish Dan. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Stan Grimes (Reader)

Reviewed on November 3, 2008

Enjoyed the perfect form of this style. You indeed are the master of your garden and you will always reap knowledge from it. Great write Dan.