Tag Archives: Tanka

#ThursdayPhotoThoughts ‘White Swan’ #February2021 @Pixabay

White Swan This is no black swan Who was once a duck, This is no mirror Hanging on the wall, This is no painting, Seen in museums. She’s a brave, white swan Travelling alone Towards the unknown, Sure to overcome Any sudden storm. The queen of the seas **** Events that are difficult to predictContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts ‘White Swan’ #February2021 @Pixabay”

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#SundayWalks ‘Iced Beauty’ #Tanka

Trapped in ice, still life, Frozen white prison, Sun will set you free, To wither on spring’s green lawns, Death is inevitable. My friend Kumi sent me these beautiful photos from Norway. If you look hard enough there’s beauty everywhere. 🤩💖☃️❄ I hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday.

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#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words

The following Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! Alice’s Lucky Day Alice wasn’t enjoying the picnic. Her cousins giggled and whispered behind her back until her mother made them include her in their games. They grumbled and Chelsea said, “Count to a hundred,Continue reading “#WritePhoto ‘Lucky!’ #FlashFiction #101words”

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#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Tanka ‘Beware of the Vampires’ #February2021 @Pixabay

This picture has taken me to a dark place I’m familiar with, but not fond of. I’m standing outside the doors to a dark castle inhabited by thirsty, blood-sucking vampires. Some will suck your blood And your dreams, if you let them. Forgive and ignore, They have their own sad journey. You cannot change theirContinue reading “#ThursdayPhotoThoughts #Tanka ‘Beware of the Vampires’ #February2021 @Pixabay”

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#WednesdayMotivation ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness

I’m currently reading The Gift: Twelve Lessons to Save your life by Dr Edith Eva Eger and the words I read this morning inspired me to write this tanka. Good morning, Sunshine Look in the mirror,  Say, “I love you” Promise, “I’ll never leave you.” Smile and hug yourself, Now wash your happy face, YouContinue reading “#WednesdayMotivation ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness”

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#WritePhoto ‘Blackbird, Learn to Fly’ #Tanka

The following Tanka was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! Sue’s picture prompt reminded me of the Beatles‘ song Blackbird, so here’s the Tanka inspired by both the song and the picture. Blackbird, Learn to Fly Crow perched on dry branch Must mend broken wingsContinue reading “#WritePhoto ‘Blackbird, Learn to Fly’ #Tanka”

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Insecure Writers Support Group #IWSG ‘Blogging Friends’ #bookbloggers #amwriting @SCVincent

This post was written in response to the Insecure Writer’s Support Group monthly (first Wednesday of every month) blog hop to where writers express thoughts, doubts and concerns about our profession. By the way, all writers are invited to join in! Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSGContinue reading “Insecure Writers Support Group #IWSG ‘Blogging Friends’ #bookbloggers #amwriting @SCVincent”

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#WednesdayMotivation ‘Be Still’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness

I’m currently reading Mindfulness: an eight-week plan for finding peace in a frantic world, by Mark Williams and Danny Penman, and I’m doing their recommended One-Minute Meditation throughout the day. This Tanka is what happened this morning, immediately after my one-minute meditation. Be Still Watch grey clouds drift past, wave goodbye, smile at blue skyContinue reading “#WednesdayMotivation ‘Be Still’ #Tanka #MorningMeditation #Mindfulness”

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#WritePhoto ‘The Shepherd’ #Tanka

This poem was written in response to Sue Vincent’s weekly photo prompt. Join in or read other entries here! The Shepherd There stands the shepherd, Staff in hand, patient, waiting On dark, hopeless hill to lead lost, weary travellers to sunny, green fields of gold. ****

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