Ann Peck Poet Tanka

Notes About The Poem

December 10,2025

For a Garland String of Tankas contest by John Anderson

Winter Wonderland

winter found its way
midst icy mists of snowfall
and its bas relief
of abstract patterned snowflakes
to please young and old with its

centurys-old splendor
as trees of lights and tinsel
light boughs of fresh pine
with hints of forest faeries
A wonderland complete in

its snowman sculptors
with rosy cheeks and big smiles
that beckon singers
round fireplace remembering
many prefer the summer









some of us prefer summer

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David Crandall December 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM I'll take Summer too, but every season has its gifts as you have so nicely shown. One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is the songs, especially the older traditional ones. Ann Peck January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM I think maybe February is my least-favorite month because the wind is blowing by then. Thanks for commenting, David.

Valsa George December 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM You have pictured a beautiful winter landscape with snowflakes falling and snowmen being sculpted. But I prefer summer as many do. Happy Christmas, dear Ann. Ann Peck December 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Dear Valsa. And a Happy Christmas to you!

Sara Kendrick December 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM This one reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. I hope we don't get the bad weather here. In the south, we are not really prepared for it. Sara K Ann Peck December 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM Thanks so much, Sara! I hope you don't get bad weather, either! It was 67 here two days ago, but today is cloudy. uh oh. I hope you have a great Christmas, regardless.

Faruk Ahmed Roni December 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM Beautifully composed. Ann Peck December 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Faruk!

Karen Jones December 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM I love the charming imagery in this poem! Ann Peck January 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM Thank you for your nice comments, Karen.

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM Dear Ann, I loved how your tankas captured both the mystical side of winter, the abstract snowflakes and forest faeries, and the communal joy of snowmen and fireside songs. Makes the season feel magical, a true wonderland. Holiday Blessings, Dear Ann, Daniel Ann Peck December 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM Thank you for your lovely thoughts, Dear Daniel. I hope your Christmas was merry. Ann Peck December 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM Your comments are so lovely, Daniel. Thank you, and Holiday Blessings to you, also.

Joseph May December 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM A festive season, Very nicely penned Ann Ann Peck December 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM Thank you, Joseph, for your nice comments. I hope your Christmas was nice.

Susan Ashley December 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM Dear Ann, I adore your garland string of tankas exulting the nostalgia and seasonal delights of winter.. but I truly enjoyed the surprising turn of the last line! So cleverly done, my wonderful poet friend. Endearing imagery with a great end twist for a smile. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Ann Peck December 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM Dear Susan, Thank you, dear friend, for enjoying my ending. I'm not so sure the contest creator will agree :) I hope your have a beautiful Christmas season.

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM I love all the seasons, each special in its own way. Your beautiful poem depicts the aged splendor of winter magnificently. Best of wishes for contest. :)

Sotto Poet December 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM Exquisite verse, indeed, each season unfolds its own peculiar marvels, a quilt woven with the threads of time and change. We must simply observe. Appreciate your comment on my page

Victor Buhagiar December 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM All seasons have something extraordinary to offer. We just have to notice. Lovely poem.

Paula Goldsmith December 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM Your "Winter Wonderland" is a great read. Love It... I like Fall and Spring the best but Winter is OK. Summer is way tooooo hot, 120'ssssss. "Good Luck" Have a lovely day writing away............

Ann Peck December 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM