apples and almonds
begin as delicate buds
which blossom in spring
if cloudy skies rain too blue
fragile flowers fall like snow
Tanka inspired by Van Gogh and Megan Willome…and spring rains ☔️
fruit & nuts
02 Apr 2025 4 Comments
in tanka Tags: almond, apple, blossom, rain, spring
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 06, 2025 @ 21:02:41
Lovely, Lynn!
Apr 03, 2025 @ 02:03:55
Lynn, this tanka feels so gentle yet fleeting. The last line is beautifully bittersweet.
~David
Apr 03, 2025 @ 08:09:18
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, David…it’s much appreciated.
Apr 03, 2025 @ 08:35:40
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