summer memories

quickly runs summer
into the bosom of fall
as days grow shorter
memories of those we lost
now linger in the sunsets
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Miller Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM
A perfect tanka, congratulations
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Had to put a like on this one. It's so well written
Cornish Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Thank you Andrea and congrats on your well deserved first place---we all enjoy what our hearts hold closest and that is what sets poets apart in some small way from the rest---we lay it out there so there is no doubt...well...perhaps still some?🤔
Kitchin Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Craig, congratulations on your winning placement with your wonderful tanka. 🥉
Godwin Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 7:25 AM
from where they sometimes bend down and bite us. Something inside me insisted I type the bite comment. SERIOUS HAT NOW ON: emotively tender in feel and imagery, also depth that will linger with me, possibly turning me bittersweet. (probably why I started with a flippant comment) It is a beautiful Tanka, Craig. CayCay
Cornish Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
CayCay-----you're a beautiful lady in more ways than....many others...💕
Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 10:24 PM
beautiful one, Craig. It's a strange time of the year for me. Mixed emotions, but a beautiful time. Bosom of fall is such a cool line.
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Just seeing your reply to me from a while back. I really miss Chris. Whatever happened to him. I miss his informative blogs.
Cornish Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Thanks so much AD---I have little idea what I'm doing except trying to adhere to Chis A.s advice? BTW, I still have a copy of his 3 page tanka analysis.
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August 14, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Oh how impeccable this is, dear Craig! This is one of those tankas that left me absolutely bereft of words, everything is as it should be, with such delicate and poignant imagery.. I really love how you've written "quickly runs summer into the bosom of fall" Just wow! Made my heart quiver! How profound and soul-stirring?! Memories of the lost.. the pain of change and how those reminiscences remain rooted in the heart.. felt it all. Just beautiful! And a must FAVE ~ keep writing and inspiring 🔥🌙🍁 ⭐🍂 💫
Cornish Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Wow, thank you so much Dear Hiya -- I usually stay a distance from short Asian forms because they intimidate me and we often don't truly know if a connoisseur of the form will find our efforts sophomoric----yet, I guess, to try (we might get lucky now and again) - thanks again!🥰
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