patterns in the sky
watching signs of migration
geese call to the wind
course of life celebrated
from one season to the next
Using celebrate and watch, this is my response to a challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Coleen’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #7 Celebrate & Watch.
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storm clouds approaching
mighty oak faces the wind
roots planted firmly
majestic in its stature
standing strong and tall with grace
Using shapes and heart, this is my response to a challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #6 Wind & Grace.
long distance longing
many miles traversed for love
shapes two hearts as one
pulse quickening with pure joy
when finally together
Using shapes and heart, this is my response to a challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #5 Shapes & Heart.
cheerful call brings mate
tasty morsels seal the deal
cardinal’s passion
lusty male’s intent quite clear
in his passionate cuisine
Using passion and cheerful, this is my response to a challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #4 Passion & Cheer.
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waiting in silence
life beneath winter’s blanket
the promise of spring
rebirth, and hope realized
closer with each rising sun
Using hope and magic, this is my response to a challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #3 Hope & Wait.
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magic greets the eye
reaching across space and time
glitter faint and bright
wonders of our universe
stars call to us in the night
Using magic and glitter, this is my response to a challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #2 Magic & Glitter.
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what was new is old
brown leaves fall onto green grass
raking to harvest
gathered leaves added to mulch
new moon watches in silence
This is my response to a new challenge from Colleen Chesebro: Silver’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #1 Harvest & Moon.
