old walking partner
husky out of element
farm wo-man’s best friend
animal wears thick fur coat
pants in sunshine, sheds summer
Join Elsie at Ramblings of a Writer for tanka challenge: animals & sunshine
anti-inflammatory moment
12 Jun 2017 2 Comments
in tanka Tags: anti-inflammatory, pedicularis, smile, tea, Tibet
Inspiration from Carpe Diem Haiku Kai
herbal remedy
tea from mountains of Tibet
pedicularis
an experienced brewer
smiles as he passes warm cup
“great expectations”
29 May 2017 Leave a comment
in tanka Tags: corn, expectations, farmer, promise, weather
dust to dust
28 May 2017 5 Comments
in tanka Tags: cemetery, destiny, dust, eternity, stone
Link to Sammi Cox’s weekend prompt on “destiny”.
no survivors here
man wrestles with destiny
life’s dash etched in stone
listen in cemetery
silence of eternity
“But still, like dust, I’ll rise” – Maya Angelou
photo by lynn
why look back?
26 May 2017 8 Comments
in tanka Tags: graduation, growth, prayer, pride, wisdom
Tanka challenge at Ramblings of a Writer: growth & wisdom
graduation day
parents startle at child’s growth
earn moment of pride
launch dream of hope-full future
prayer for wings of wisdom
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mirror image
10 May 2017 3 Comments
in tanka Tags: mirror, perspective, reflections, vision, wisdom
view own reflection
from myopic perspective
seek wisdom beyond
look in mirror of God’s word
abundant vision for life
(James 1:22-25)
Join Elsie’s Ramblings for tanka challenge using words: reflections & vision.
color of summer
03 May 2017 12 Comments
in tanka Tags: garden, hobbit, keyhole, paradise, shire
japanese garden
or hobbit homestead in shire
color of summer
pause to peek through the keyhole
smell blossoms of paradise
Kiwinana challenges us to write a tanka with “color” and “summer”.
silent sabbath
15 Apr 2017 2 Comments
in tanka Tags: blood, death, life, spices, tomb
laid down life for friends
blood congealed, stiff body wrapped
stone seals death in tomb
soldiers wipe spear and spikes clean
women grieve over spices
winged departure
04 Apr 2017 3 Comments
in tanka Tags: departure, eggs, fledglings, nest, robins
Our youngest son graduates from his homeschool studies in May.
robins weave their nest
blue-egged hatchlings cheep hunger
parents hunt for grubs
vital, patient flight lessons
fledglings leave safety of home
walking partners
19 Mar 2017 8 Comments
in senryu, tanka Tags: love, nature, outdoors, shoes, walk
turn off devices
put on comfortable shoes
meet ourselves outdoors
inspire real love of nature
learn the real nature of love
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Joining weekly tanka challenge at Ramblings of a Writer
garden variety philosophy
12 Mar 2017 6 Comments
in haiga, tanka Tags: faith, frog, garden, mouth, philosopher
may basket
08 Mar 2017 9 Comments
in tanka Tags: basket, flowers, meadow, rabbits, spring
Tanka prompt challenge with Kiwinana Week 35: Spring & Flowers
- “Alice in Wonderland” by British artist, Frederick Morgan (c.1904)
greens from spring garden
she carries in may basket
to feed young rabbits
warren on edge of forest
fresh meadow of blue flowers
