Beata Agustin Poet Tanka

Childhood Gems

Sunday home bonding
festive midst fellowship bliss
dining as one team
over Dad and Mom’s menu
from luncheon to supper time…

Missing such moments
we still huddle together
though sometimes virtual…
siblings bound by parents’ love
thanking God* for childhood gems.

*Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

August 14, 2022
1st place, "Childhood Nostalgia" Tanka Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by JCB Brul; judged on 8/31/2022.

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Linda Alice Fowler August 31, 2022 at 2:49 PM childhood gems are shining brightly Beata. Congratulations on your win! Linda

Sam Kauffman August 31, 2022 at 11:44 AM This is indeed a gem Beata sparkling with the love of family - God's family gathering and rejoicing in faith for the jewel of family. Thank you for writing about such a beautiful example of family - truly a celebratory light on the hill. Blessings to you and your family dear Beata!

Christuraj Alex August 31, 2022 at 4:22 AM A spiritually bound life. So beautiful. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy August 16, 2022 at 5:49 AM Beata, your poem is expressive, heartwarming, and inspiring. Janice

Bill Baker August 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM Amen, Beata. Praise God and honor thy mother and father! Nice to be reminded of the good times around the Sunday table after church with the family. Good memories. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sam Kauffman August 15, 2022 at 10:26 AM Simply lovely Beata! Your tanka brings back such wonderful memories of treasured family gatherings and beloved family members! Thank you for that trip back into those happy memories! Blessings!

Panagiota Romios August 14, 2022 at 2:48 PM Gosh, Beata! I, too, miss those days. Mass was first, then home to great dining. Mom used her best dinnerware. Food was extraordinaire. Music of Cole Porter and more. Dressing up was fun, too. Days of fellowship. Thank you for your delightful write. Pamagiota xxx

Sara Kendrick August 14, 2022 at 10:11 AM Ahh!! Reads like you had a loving and supportive homelife. I enjoyed reading this one. Sara