Throughout the month on November, I plan to write a tanka poem each day expressing my gratitude for an object or an event that happened. I am hoping this will make me see the world more positively this month and let gratitude be the focus of my daily observations. I’m also trying to do a quick sketch to accompany my words. I am no artist so be kind in your thoughts when you see my drawings. (Also this week, I included a photo and an AI created image on the day I wasn’t feeling well.)
A tanka poem is a 5 line Japanese poem. It is based on syllable counts- 5,7,5,7,7.
Here are my Tankafuls (thankfuls) for the first week on November:
Nov. 1st
Window seat breakfast
At Roux with Greg and Alex
Saturday delight
Nutella toast was sweet, but
Time with Alex is sweeter!
Nov 2nd
Ten peeled, sliced apples
Plus cinnamon and sugar
Homemade applesauce
My home with comfort and love
Nov 3rd
Been drained all day long
Spouse feels exactly the same
So what’s for dinner?
Nutrient boost for my soul
Nov 4th
Exercise my right
through my choice, my voice, my vote
Ballot cast today
All must treasure THIS freedom
Nov 5th
Zero-zero start
Serve, bounce, return, third shot drop
Stay out of kitchen
Weekly pickle time with friends
Social exercise- the BEST!
Nov 6th
Words across a page
Pull me into fiction world
Just one more chapter
Hours slide by- WHAT’S the time!
Nov 7th
Red tomato sauce
Cup-n-char pepperoni
Stretchy mozerella cheese
Weekend arrives in a box
Join me in writing Tankafuls this month! I would love to read any that you write. Please share them with me.
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