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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 Date: 11/15/2021 9:10:00 AM Ann, a beautiful Tanka that paints a lovely Thanksgiving,it's depth and true meaning. Blessings, Paulette Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 11/16/2021 7:58:00 AM That's so kind of you, Paulette. Thank you, and take care.

Terry Miller Date: 11/11/2021 7:41:00 AM I Loved this one, congratulations. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 11/16/2021 7:55:00 AM Oh, thank you, Terry! And I love your comments :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 11/11/2021 6:55:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A "Beautiful" write. Have a blessed day writing away............. Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 11/11/2021 3:50:00 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for this. God bless you. Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 11/16/2021 7:54:00 AM Thank you, Beata, for your kind comments!~

Kim Rodrigues Date: 11/10/2021 8:43:00 PM Well captured, Ann! Congratulations! Login to Reply

L Milton Hankins Date: 11/10/2021 3:50:00 PM Beautifully-written tanka for my contest. So happy to see you placed, Ann. Happy Thanksgiving! Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 11/16/2021 7:51:00 AM Thank you so much, Milton. I enjoyed writing a tanka for your contest!

Joseph May Date: 10/22/2021 9:57:00 AM Love the last line of your Thanksgiving write Ann, best wishes Login to Reply Ann Peck Date: 10/23/2021 1:04:00 PM Thank you, Joseph. Tanka form was new to me.