Andrea Dietrich Poet Tanka

Of Thanksgiving and Thanks Giving

on food-filled tables

folks display horns of plenty

prayers unspoken. . .

in other homes, souls bow heads -

grateful for life’s mere staples


Oct. 31, 2021
For  A Thanksgiving Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsor: L Milton Hankins

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Jack Horne November 14, 2021 at 7:08 AM yes, such a contrast between the haves & the have nots

Susan Lawrence November 4, 2021 at 11:48 AM Beautiful and poignant comparisons Andrea. So much conveyed in just a few words . Good luck in the contest . Hugs, Susan :)

Joe Maverick November 4, 2021 at 1:04 AM I really like the Word staples in this it ties so much of the write together Best wishes for the contest'

M. L. Kiser November 3, 2021 at 2:47 PM It'll be here soon, yum! Enjoyed.

Connie Marcum Wong November 1, 2021 at 7:30 PM The contrast between your first two lines and last two lines speaks to everyone. Excellent tanka Andrea. This is sure to please in the contest. Blessings xxoo

Caren Krutsinger November 1, 2021 at 10:52 AM This encompasses almost everybody; nice write.

Victor Buhagiar November 1, 2021 at 3:56 AM So true. I always say a short prayer before eating.

Delice Arleen Skelly October 31, 2021 at 10:09 PM Nicely done Andrea...Delice

Judy Ball October 31, 2021 at 5:40 PM This is great Andrea. I agree totally. It seems the more blessed we are the less grateful we are. Strange isn't it. Seems to me the more blessed we are the more grateful we should be. Good stuff. God Bless, JB Joe Maverick November 4, 2021 at 1:05 AM It's a conundrum Judy.'

Tom Cunningham October 31, 2021 at 11:52 AM Many take things for granted and never show gratitude for anything. Tom

Jan Allison October 31, 2021 at 10:51 AM fantastic comparison to the different attitudes of the haves and have nots, hugs jan xxx