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snowfall

snow softly falls white
shimmering dust that coats all
glints in early moon
altering our perception
of our familiar landscapes

young tree limbs soon bend
under the weight they carry
as midnight passes
slow softening the edges
of disappearing landscapes

blanket now complete
undulating white vista
as the dawn reveals
memories we need to see
our now forgotten landscapes

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Speaks Volumes Date: 9/3/2025 9:01:00 AM A beautiful timeline, serenely imaged, sadly disappearing, as you etched it into our memories for prosperity. A true artistry of words. Bravo Terry. Login to Reply

CayCay Jennings Date: 9/1/2025 11:39:00 AM You painted a beautiful visual in my head that turned somber and ultimately landed on bittersweet. Seems a series of Tankas done perfectly complete. VERY enjoyable. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 9/2/2025 7:17:00 AM Thank you CayCay

Charles Messina Date: 9/1/2025 4:12:00 AM Terry, you did a really nice job on this, certainly deserving of your awesome placement. Congratulations on your top win! Charlie Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 9/2/2025 7:18:00 AM Thank you Charles

Christine Watts Date: 9/1/2025 3:50:00 AM Hi Terry A great Tanka Triptych entry and you covered this nicely ( with words not snow) Congratulation on a good win Cheers Christine Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 9/2/2025 7:18:00 AM Thank you Christine

Valsa George Date: 9/1/2025 2:51:00 AM A lovely winter scene beautifully presented from the start to the advancement of the chilly season. Congratulations on your great win, Terry. Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 9/2/2025 7:18:00 AM Thank you Valsa

John Anderson Date: 8/31/2025 7:20:00 PM Congratulations for your First place in my Tanka Triptych Contest. You did an excellent job with the strict format rules. I really enjoyed reading your poem and hope you may consider using this and similar Tanka String format poems in the future. Thanks again for your entry - Very Well Done. Cheers Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 9/1/2025 12:36:00 AM Thank you so much John for the placement, your kind words and for running this very interesting contest, I enjoyed writing for it. I shall certainly return to the format.

David Crandall Date: 8/31/2025 7:10:00 PM congratulations - nice description! Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 9/1/2025 12:37:00 AM Thank you David

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 8/15/2025 5:13:00 PM you're so right...winter & snow alters our perception of both physical and emotional landscapes. I loved this poem, faving! Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 8/18/2025 2:02:00 AM Thank you so much Sara

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/14/2025 12:30:00 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "snowfall" write. Guess for many it will be here soon enough. For me I read this and cooled off. 110 out today. Snow sounds real nice... Have a fun day writing away.............. Login to Reply Terry Miller Date: 8/18/2025 2:02:00 AM Thank you Paula