Sara Kendrick Poet Tanka

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Wild Violets

wild  violets  bloom
touched  by  cold rain and warm sun
under  nude  oak  trees
migrating northern  flicker  
pecking  at  violet’s roots

   

Inspired by: Andrea Dietrich
Contest:Tanka 2
Written: March 18, 2015

Northern Flickers are in the species of Woodpeckers but they peck in the ground.
They are migratory and come through here in the spring..
A group of them is called a guttering, menorah or Peterson..

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Howard Kerr September 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM Congratulations to you, Sara, on your success with this marvellous Tanka. Vivid descriptions are much in evidence. Imaginitve weather contrasts allied to tree and creature aspects🔥🔥⭐ H Sara Kendrick September 12, 2026 at 5:06 AM I am delighted that you found it to have vivid descriptions, Howard. Your visit with an uplifting review was inspiring. 👍⭐Sara K.

Paul Callus March 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM I love this Tanka dressed in lovely imagery, Sara! Deserves a top rating! Congrats on your merited win. // paul

M. L. Kiser March 24, 2015 at 9:45 AM Congrat's! You've presented some great imagery here.

Sandra Haight March 23, 2015 at 1:36 PM Sara, congratulations on your win for your Tanka! Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A March 22, 2015 at 1:56 PM SARA, Congratulations on your awesome TANKA 2 win Always & Forever <3 Luv ~LINDA~

Edward Ebbs March 22, 2015 at 12:34 PM Very Nice Sara, congrats :)

Andrea Dietrich March 21, 2015 at 9:29 PM This was a lovely description of the bird and the violets. Love the line about the nude oak trees! Congrats in my contest.

Constance La France March 20, 2015 at 7:48 AM Sara, a perfect 7, so beautifully written, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, I write . . .

Nette Onclaud March 20, 2015 at 6:18 AM nature at its best through your shining pen, sara.. best winning wishes!.. huggs

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 18, 2015 at 11:07 PM A lovely tanka and picture with stunning imagery, Sara! Hugs, Rhonda

Poet Destroyer A March 18, 2015 at 10:40 PM This is a precious poem Sara, outstanding imagery. I love woodpeckers. We had an oak tree, and it brought a few of these nears.. HUGS... PD

Doris Culverhouse March 18, 2015 at 9:07 PM Good one mom. cute photo I have been seeing them here too.

Kim Shaw March 18, 2015 at 7:59 PM Hi Sara, this is such a sweet, interesting Tanka. I really enjoyed it! Hugs, Kimberly

Emile Pinet March 18, 2015 at 12:57 PM It flows well and holds your interest from start to finish. Emile.

Jan Allison March 18, 2015 at 9:52 AM wonderful image and imagery Sara good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx