Sara Kendrick Poet Tanka

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A Garland String of Tankas Surrounds

now the empty room
no longer welcomes me in
but reminds of grief
it feels lonely; not waiting
for my time alone to write

once there was a fire
that I made for all of them
before they arose
then it became my solace
for my quiet time to write

can it again warm 
fill with laughter and their love
not just memories
but a new family's love
maybe some progeny's home      

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Howard Kerr January 15, 2026 at 2:22 AM Hi Sara, Thanks for your recent congratulations and comment. Your Tankas are haunting and nostalgic. They are full of heartfelt emotion, suffused with a genuine longing, Howard Sara Kendrick January 15, 2026 at 4:09 AM Thank you, Howard. I appreciate the visit and nice, understanding comments. Sara K

Ann Peck December 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM Dear Sara, Please do enter it. It says what many feel when everyone is gone and we're left with only memories. Sara Kendrick December 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM Thank you, Ann, for the encouraging comment. I may. I might need to see if I can do a change or two. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues December 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM Yes, there are times of noise and chaos, and others of quiet contemplation. We have family at our home then our progeny invites us. Be warm regardless, dear one! Sara Kendrick December 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM Thank you, Kim. I appreciate the kind review of my work. My daughters are doing extra for me in this time of grief which is appreciated. I hope your Christmas is filled with all things great. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar December 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM As we grow older, we feel the load of life on our shoulders. Sara Kendrick December 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM Yes, Victor, it can weigh us down, so we have to find something uplifting and enjoyable to do. Thank you for dropping by and taking time to read and comment on my poem. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith December 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM What a wonderful write/story you have here. Great Picture. Love This One... "Good Luck" if for a contest. Hugs... Have a Very Blessed Christmas and New Year 2026.  Also have a lovely day/week writing away............ Sara Kendrick December 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Paula, for your support by stopping by to comment. Sara K