It’s Tuesday, and that means Colleen’s Tanka Challenge! Of course, just providing a couple of words would be far too simple, so we have two words, yes, but we can’t use them! Only synonyms allowed!

"What a clown," they say
"Always pulling madcap stunts
Jeez, he makes me laugh."
Though he implores, "Look closer.
Can't you see my hurt inside?"
Ritu 2019

Aug 30, 2019 @ 20:32:37
Awww. A touching Tanka and adorable picture. Loved it! ❤ xo
Happy Friday and a great weekend!
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 23:25:32
Thank you Vashti. You too xx
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 21:36:53
Very deep thoughts, Sis! Thank you for mentioning this, within this challenge. Many of well known entertainers in privacy have been very sad. Seems their works gives them compensation to this. Michael
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 06:49:29
There are a lot of people who wear a mask Bro, not just entertainers 😢
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 10:30:58
True too, Sis.😢
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 20:16:19
Hiding the pain behind a faked smile, not to bother anyone…
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 20:31:41
Indeed… 😢
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 20:32:02
Btw. how was your first day back at school?
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 06:48:43
As it is our inset day yesterday and today, the children aren’t here yet. But still getting things ready, so it’s hectic!! Today we have a course in the morning,then a couple of hours to finish up at school, before I go to my head teachers wedding reception! 🙂
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 16:00:37
Oh, wow, a lot of different “jobs” to do… lol!
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 16:06:06
Too many!!! 😝
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 16:07:35
What can we do sometimes but to find ways to structure and organize… lol?
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 16:28:33
The only way sis!
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 16:30:46
Don’t we know it… 💖
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 20:02:31
A fantastic take Sis 💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 20:31:10
Thank you Sis 💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 21:39:34
💜😃💜💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 19:05:30
What an excellent, Tanka, Sis. The pain that hides behind the smile. Oh, that is poignant. Very good! ❤
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 19:59:50
Thank you sis 💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 14:39:15
Behind the smile.. only they know. Good thought Sister 💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 19:59:05
Thanks Brother 💜
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Aug 30, 2019 @ 04:28:38
You’re welcome Sister 💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 11:39:39
funny…me likey
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 19:58:34
Thanks
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 10:50:29
Wonderful Ritu.♥
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 19:58:09
Thank you Sally 💜
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 10:08:04
Ooh, the pain behind the smile!
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 19:58:00
Its there but not always seen.
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 07:24:24
An excellent poem, Ritu.
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Aug 29, 2019 @ 07:26:32
Thank you Robbie 🥰
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