Terry Miller Poet Tanka

snowfall

snow softly falls white
shimmering dust that coats all
glints in early moon
altering our perception
of our familiar landscapes

young tree limbs soon bend
under the weight they carry
as midnight passes
slow softening the edges
of disappearing landscapes

blanket now complete
undulating white vista
as the dawn reveals
memories we need to see
our now forgotten landscapes

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Speaks Volumes September 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM A beautiful timeline, serenely imaged, sadly disappearing, as you etched it into our memories for prosperity. A true artistry of words. Bravo Terry.

CayCay Godwin September 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM You painted a beautiful visual in my head that turned somber and ultimately landed on bittersweet. Seems a series of Tankas done perfectly complete. VERY enjoyable. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Terry Miller September 2, 2025 at 7:17 AM Thank you CayCay

Charles Messina September 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM Terry, you did a really nice job on this, certainly deserving of your awesome placement. Congratulations on your top win! Charlie Terry Miller September 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM Thank you Charles

Christine Watts September 1, 2025 at 3:50 AM Hi Terry A great Tanka Triptych entry and you covered this nicely ( with words not snow) Congratulation on a good win Cheers Christine Terry Miller September 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM Thank you Christine

Valsa George September 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM A lovely winter scene beautifully presented from the start to the advancement of the chilly season. Congratulations on your great win, Terry. Terry Miller September 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM Thank you Valsa

John Anderson August 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM Congratulations for your First place in my Tanka Triptych Contest. You did an excellent job with the strict format rules. I really enjoyed reading your poem and hope you may consider using this and similar Tanka String format poems in the future. Thanks again for your entry - Very Well Done. Cheers Terry Miller September 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM Thank you so much John for the placement, your kind words and for running this very interesting contest, I enjoyed writing for it. I shall certainly return to the format.

David Crandall August 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM congratulations - nice description! Terry Miller September 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM Thank you David

sara Etgen-Baker August 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM you're so right...winter & snow alters our perception of both physical and emotional landscapes. I loved this poem, faving! Terry Miller August 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM Thank you so much Sara

Paula Goldsmith August 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "snowfall" write. Guess for many it will be here soon enough. For me I read this and cooled off. 110 out today. Snow sounds real nice... Have a fun day writing away.............. Terry Miller August 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM Thank you Paula