winter home

my home in winter
warm and bright in ruby red
gardens to wander
but regret as I reflect
in the mirrors of my past





Poetry Wheel Challenge:

Theme: Home
Emotion: Regret
Color: Ruby
Season: Winter
Form: Tanka
Object: Mirror
Verb: Wander

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Perfectly done, Tania. A really good tanka
Kitchin Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Andrea, thank you.
Gibbons Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Lovely tanka Tania sounds a dreamy house in winter <3 <3 hugs
Kitchin Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Dorothy, thank you.
Lane Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I’m glad you’re enjoying the new fun and games, Tania. You’re doing very well and your Tanka is well written.
Kitchin Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Lin, thank you.
Cunningham Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Nothing beats the comfort and warmth of being indoors in wintertime. Good luck in the contest Tania. Tom
Kitchin Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Tom, thank you.
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