What Amazon says
Life is alive with poetry; all the sights, sounds and smells. Blend it all together in your mind and you will begin to sing songs in your heart. You deserve a reason to smile, to feel good while pondering the magic of your world. You are closer than you think. Open, A Tanka Picture Book! Consider the story each picture shares through its visual. Enjoy how each is enhanced with a tanka poem. Engage your senses while on a journey of passionate creativity. To feel the excitement found in even the simplest of sights is why A Tanka Picture Book was created. Tanka is a form of traditional Japanese lyric poetry that uses 31 syllables spread out over 5 lines, to convey its message. The word “tanka” translates to “short song.” The short songs of this book elevate what may be considered average, to a new level of appreciation by connecting imagination and emotion. Those wishing to be inspired, those seeking an uplifting read and those who are simply curious to see if they might enjoy poetry will love A Tanka Picture Book. You can add this happy, little book to your print or electronic libraries. Be sure to pick-up an extra copy for someone who can use a thoughtful gift.
My review
Annette Rochelle Aben writes the most beautiful and heartfelt poetry, most frequently in the form of tanka and haiku verse. Annette bares her thoughts, feelings and soul to the world with her writing and enables you to experience her joy and delight at living with her.
One identifying feature of Annette’s poetry is that she appeals to all five of the senses. I frequently find that poems focus on the visual, what the writer sees, but not that many poets manage to capture the smell, sound and touch of life in quite the way Annette does.
One of the poems in this book that filled me with delight is this one:
We found paradise
Filled with rolling hills of green
Houses so cozy
Paths strewn with flowers fragrant
Watercolor painted skies
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Annette is an amazing poet 😍
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She really is, Ritu.
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Thanks Sis! ❤ I am in terrific company here.
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This sounds like a really lovely book, Robbie. Thanks for letting me know about it.
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My pleasure, Norah. I do enjoy Annette’s lovely poems.
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Many thanks, Norah! 🙂
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Thank you, Robbie! This is one of my favorite books and I am so humbled you enjoy it so much. That poem you chose to highlight truly spoke to me as well, for I allowed the picture to give me its song, which I turned into a Tanka. God Bless you, for your kindness here. As I mentioned in response to Ritu, I am good company here, as I consider you to be one of the most talented wordsmiths I have the honor of knowing. ❤
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I really loved this book, Annette. Such beautiful words. Thank you for your kind compliment too.
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A wonderful review!! Sounds delightful.
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Thank you, Darlene. This books has beautiful pictures to go with the poems.
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A lovely review to share, Robbie. Bravo to Annette! 🙂
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It makes my heart sing! Cheers, Natalie. 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie. I do enjoy Annette’s lovely poems and read some very day.
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Reblogged this on davidbruceblog #2.
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Thank you for sharing
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I clicked through to see her book–it is gorgeous. The poetry and pictures are perfect together.
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Oh, thank you, Jaqcui! This is one of my favorite books. I am sending a copy to my folks for Christmas this year. ❤
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I agree, Jacqui. I got the idea of using photographs for some of my poems from Annette because I like the idea so much.
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Lovely review, Annette & Robbie! 🙂 Sharing…
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Thank you, Bette. Much appreciated as always. Hugs.
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Thank you. Bette. I am so happy for this little book. 🙂
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Robbie, how lovely to learn about Annette’s book here and I love your review of it here. You make an interesting point about much of poetry concentrating on the visual rather than all the senses, they all help to create an immediate and direct connection with the reader and well done to Annette for bringing all to her work.
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Thanks Annika. Annette is very good at making her poems appealing to all the senses. It is a talent.
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Thank you, Annika! 🙂
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Love the review Robbie and congrats Annette…hugs xx
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Thank you, Sally ! ❤
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Lovely review, Robbie and a great tribute to Annette’s poetry. Best of luck with her new book!
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Thank you, Miss Olga! 🙂
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Annette is quite the accomplished poet. Lovely review of her book, Robbie.
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aw, thank you, Miss. Jennie!
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You’re welcome, Annette. All true! 🙂
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She is, Jennie. I really enjoy her poems.
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Me, too!
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Reblogged this on DSM Publications and commented:
Check out this review of Tanka Picture Book by Annette Rochelle Aben as featured on Robbie’s Inspiration blog.
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Many thanks, Don!
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Thanks for sharing, Don.
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You’re welcome.
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Great review, for a great poetess and motivator. Thank you, Robbie! Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael, a lovely book.
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So true, Robbie! Michael
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Gosh, Michael, thank you so much.
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Its true Annette, and i will try to read asap. Best wishes, Michael.
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Fabulous review. Congrats Annette! 🙂 x
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Thank you, Debby. A lovely book.
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Thank you, Sis. I am so grateful that this little book is being so well received. 🙂
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I am not surprised!!! ❤
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Great review, Robbie. I love Annette’s poetry. Yes, her poems have sights and sounds, smell and texture and delicious, Congratulations, Annette!
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Thank you, Miriam! Most appreciated. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Annette. Your last poem of the dots is still vivid to me. 🙂
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Yes, they are very lovely and inspiring, Miriam. Thank you.
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Yes, exactly, I responded to her last poem of the dots and said the dots are like drops in the ocean.
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