Ann Peck Poet Tanka

Thanksgiving

Leaves turned red and gold
Crisp wind blushes childrens' cheeks
            indoors turkey roasts
   Family gathers, prayers, thanks
         Joyful in bounty of love

October 20, 2021
Thanksgiving Japanese Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Milton Hankins
6th place!

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Paulette Calasibetta November 15, 2021 at 9:10 AM Ann, a beautiful Tanka that paints a lovely Thanksgiving,it's depth and true meaning. Blessings, Paulette Ann Peck November 16, 2021 at 7:58 AM That's so kind of you, Paulette. Thank you, and take care.

Terry Miller November 11, 2021 at 7:41 AM I Loved this one, congratulations. Ann Peck November 16, 2021 at 7:55 AM Oh, thank you, Terry! And I love your comments :)

Paula Goldsmith November 11, 2021 at 6:55 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Beautiful" write. Have a blessed day writing away.............

Beata Agustin November 11, 2021 at 3:50 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for this. God bless you. Ann Peck November 16, 2021 at 7:54 AM Thank you, Beata, for your kind comments!~

Kim Rodrigues November 10, 2021 at 8:43 PM Well captured, Ann! Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins November 10, 2021 at 3:50 PM Beautifully-written tanka for my contest. So happy to see you placed, Ann. Happy Thanksgiving! Ann Peck November 16, 2021 at 7:51 AM Thank you so much, Milton. I enjoyed writing a tanka for your contest!

Joseph May October 22, 2021 at 9:57 AM Love the last line of your Thanksgiving write Ann, best wishes Ann Peck October 23, 2021 at 1:04 PM Thank you, Joseph. Tanka form was new to me.