Category: poetry
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Gratitude in Everyday Life: November Tankafuls
Here are the last Tankafuls for the month of November. Nov 22nd Ding-dong-ding – doorbell Unexpected so early Saturday morning Gorgeous Thanksgiving flowers Grateful love spans long distance Nov 23rd Is it good enough?? Imposter syndrome runs wild Sharing art is risky- Grateful for encouragers Support in pursuit of dream Nov 24th Picture made for…
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7 Tankafuls About Gratitude This Week
Week 3 of small ordinary object or moments that I have been thankful for this week. Here are 7 more tanka poems- or Tankafuls, as I like to call them. Nov. 15th Spherical green leaves Delicate tendrils cascade Beaded String of Pearls Small new orb on tip of vine Excites this caregiver’s heart Nov 16th…
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November Tankaful Poems: Celebrating Everyday Joys
Here are my Tankaful poems for the 2nd week of November. So many small things to be thankful for that happen on ordinary days. November 8th Silent visitors Buck with doe grazing in yard Backdrop- fallen leaves November morning- quiet, chilled So quintessential autumn November 9th Drab, dreary morning But window filled with red flare…
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Tanka Poems for Gratitude: Join My November Journey
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…
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Joys of July (So far…)
I have been soaking up summer over the past 2 weeks. Here are 2 poems that capture a few moments of joy in July so far. In the Lavender Fields was inspired while doing yoga in the rows between lavender plants. It was a beautiful, peaceful experience. I hope my words capture that calmness so…
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Living as a Writer – SOLC Day 31
For 31 days, I lived the life of a writer. My eyes open catching moments of inspiration throughout my day, my brain scheduling time to write each and every day, my fingers tapping letters and creating slices of various lengths and forms, my eyes reading through posts noticing inspiration and ways to improve my craft,…
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March’s Last Flakes???-SOLC Day 27
Could it be the final silent accumulation providing an awakening surprise? Could it be the final dusting of rooftops all around the neighborhood? Could it be the final abstract painting of chaotic tiny footprints across my deck? Could it be the final collection of white fluffiness next to red berries on the holly bush? Could…
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Is This a Message from You, Mom?-SOLC Day 24
Sign or coincidence? Mom, are you near? Is that sticker message meant for me- “The best is yet to be”? Is it a gift for me on your birthday? Is it your voice reaching me, giving me hope in these uncertain times? Have you become my guardian angel? Does a mother’s heavenly heart still feel…
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Embracing Playfulness: Unlocking Joy- SOLC Day 23
Glittery rainbow coloring my mature cheek reignites youthful feeling, energized joy! I was at a fundraising event on Saturday morning. In one corner, there was a face painting station all set up. The colorful palette of paints as well as the small gold, silver, and pink glittery containers caught my eye as I walked by.…
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