cover

the live oaks sheltered
and sunlight stippled the drive
covering our heads -
our Grandmother's cashmere shawl
wrapped around all three of us

familytanka

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Kim Rodrigues

August 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Two pretty pictures! Congrats!

Karen Croft

August 3, 2026 at 12:17 PM

congrats, what a great memory!

Craig Cornish

August 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM

Karen, thank you, but as poets will do, it is imagined (especially being from the north) yet...everything has much truth within the thoughts

JC Brul

August 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM

Brings back good old days with a smile. Outstanding tanka. Congratulations on your top win, Craig. ^___^ JCB

Suzette Richards

August 2, 2026 at 9:43 PM

I did not intend to comment on the winners, but here I am. Congratulations, Craig. Even back then, you "got it" - objective pivoting to subjective. Nice content as well 😊

Andrea Dietrich

August 2, 2026 at 7:23 PM

I see back in 2017 I called this a real tanka. Not a common sight here. Congrats, Craig

FJ Thomas

May 1, 2018 at 5:20 PM

Lol you can't blame that one on me! I have a feeling that was your stance long before you met me lol.

Craig Cornish

May 1, 2018 at 6:14 PM

Yup, as long as my wife approves 8-)

FJ Thomas

May 1, 2018 at 4:36 PM

An actual tanka... very nice :) I was chuckling at the "because I said so" in your contest rules and wanted to pass by. Hello Craig.

Craig Cornish

May 1, 2018 at 5:11 PM

Hi Flo, I'm a man that takes after a lady like you---lol

Funom Makama

June 30, 2017 at 9:45 AM

This is fantastic, so fantastic. Coming to this page feels predestined because I feel so satisfied. Thanks for the wonderful share.

Andrea Dietrich

June 26, 2017 at 9:20 PM

this is just awesome, Craig. I do believe we have a REAL tanka here!!!

Paul Callus

June 26, 2017 at 10:58 AM

A clever and excellent Tanka, Craig, wrapped up in a most fitting title. Regards // paul

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

June 26, 2017 at 1:02 AM

Hello Craig! Dropping by to say thank you for saying what you said about my haiku, that was really nice to know :) as for your tanka here, I really enjoy how you used the word "stipple" here... and of how this gives off calmness, security and comfort, that only a grandma can give...Ei, how cool is that? I read Cyndi's interpretation of grandpa in your haiku, and now you really intentionally made use of a grandparent :) I bet you got inspired by that ;)