Friendship Tanka Poems

Rekindled, our bond,  
Years lost, now paths interlace,  
Laughter blooms anew,  
Memories, like stars, align,  
Warmth in the cold space between....

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That sheepish smile
disarming a gruff poet
coyly offer hope

my Bridgewater seraphim
kick back wine like a sailor

 for K.C....

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Summer is ending 
hot days filled with outside fun, 
our sleeping in late. 
August ends our days off ~ done, 
back to school we must...

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Magic silver key,
fits into my silver shoes.
I was now set free,
I now owned many sidewalks.
My new skates were a big thrill.

 

Date Written: 8/4/2022

2 Place

Childhood...

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Aquamarine waves
lap pristine rugged shorelines
casting call for beat
bohemic coral ballets
hip sandy beach applause



(This poem made the first PS Anthology, but disappeared 
from my list.)...

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Whenever you think
Of me as ray of sunshine,
Filled with glowing glee…
Remember you’re all as bright,
Likes millions rays of sunshine....

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Ice cream cornet sounds
Ottowa freedom lovers
Human sleeping warm...

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When she fell in love,
All the world for her was dull,
His path she would gove,
Her heart throbbing like a gull,
Thinking 'bout him was her lull....

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Violets in blue  
you say they match my two eyes   
blue eyes are crying     
I wish you were...

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Rose and Violet

Roses -violets
Tell of valentine's friendship
Love's ageless story
Violets - a humble kiss
Roses - sweet benedictions

2-8-22
Contest: Roses are Red, Violets Are Blue - a Valentine...

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two birds nestled close
on the branch of a fir tree,
in the thick forest:
within shady depths, sacred
friendship thrives through all seasons...

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Cold wet winter winds 
plenty of snow to play in 
snowmen to build ~ sleds. 
Hot chocolate to drink up, 
soft furry blanket ~ cuddle....

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The breaking of bread.
    When kith and kin reunite,
    All under one roof.
    A time for...

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Family and friends                        ...

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This morning I awoke
I am red from head~toe
I look silly


Last night I was dinner
they feasted on me
I filled them up


Tonight comes a trap
a net around...

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