Rowena Velasco Poet Tanka

Sanctuary of Seeds

TANKA Contest //Sponsored by: Brian Strand
Contest Judged:  9/18/2025 12:21:00 AM
( 9th Place )

Written: June 26, 2025


Walls soft as the sky,
scatter courage, let it fall,
mistakes are doorways
sprinkle laughter through the air,
hearts grow wide and curious.

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Andrea Dietrich September 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM This is so creative. Congratulations.

Terry Miller September 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM Wonderful tanka, congratulations

Dr. Vandana Sharma September 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest!! Rowena Velasco September 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM Thank you Dr. Sharma.

sara Etgen-Baker July 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM a wonderfully written Tanka...it flowed with imagery leading to an important message. Faving. Rowena Velasco July 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM Thank you so much! I’m truly grateful you connected with the imagery and message. Your kind words mean a lot—and the fave made my day!