Grandmother Tanka Poems
These Grandmother Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Grandmother. These are the best examples of Tanka Grandmother poems written by international poets.
Whispers of Gratitudegrateful for whispers
of loved ones who've departed
here warming my heart
grateful for the here and now
with my loved ones by my side...
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Categories:
family, grandmother, introspection,
Pleasantries of Sleeppleasantries of sleep
grandson covered head to toe…
meanwhile toss’n turns grandma
open door with light too bright
‘is the temperature just right.’...
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Categories:
grandmother, grandson, sleep,
Paper AirplanesPaper Airplanes
Made paper airplanes
teaching craft to Granddaughter
...
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Categories:
appreciation, granddaughter, grandmother,
Just AugustSummer is ending
hot days filled with outside fun,
our sleeping in late.
August ends our days off ~ done,
back to school we must...
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Categories:
day, fun, school, sleep,
Childhood NostalgiaMagic silver key,
fits into my silver shoes.
I was now set free,
I now owned many sidewalks.
My new skates were a big thrill.
Date Written: 8/4/2022
2 Place
Childhood...
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Categories:
child, freedom, fun, joy,
Coffee Beansroasted coffee beans
inside grandma's old grinder
exude aroma
of groovy early mornings
catching the first bus to school
19 February 2022
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Categories:
grandmother, kid, memory,
Violets Are BlueViolets in blue
you say they match my two eyes
blue eyes are crying
I wish you were...
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Categories:
cry, valentines day,
Winter WishesCold wet winter winds
plenty of snow to play in
snowmen to build ~ sleds.
Hot chocolate to drink up,
soft furry blanket ~ cuddle....
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Categories:
child, chocolate, cool, humor,
Thanksgiving DayFamily and friends ...
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Categories:
blessing, family, food, friend,
Mosquito AttackThis morning I awoke
I am red from head~toe
I look silly
Last night I was dinner
they feasted on me
I filled them up
Tonight comes a trap
a net around...
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Categories:
food, humor, night, red,
TearsTears
Tears roll down her eyes
She trembles, shivers and sighs
Goodbyes are forever
Never again to be seen
Death breaks the toughest of hearts
Marckincia Jean
Tanka
10/11/19...
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Categories:
anger, change, death, depression,
Cayugan TearsMy wheat ringlets
join my grandmother's thick dark hair
— incompatible
to those who throw stones
and call me "white Indian"...
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Categories:
bullying, grandmother, heartbreak, native
Empty - Tanka
a crystal vase
untouched in morning light
drooping lilacs
again this springtime muse
without grandmother's soft voice
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Categories:
grandmother, nature, spring, sweet
The Business of Boysthe business of boys...
a charm to their grandmother
...bustling til midnight
God grants stamina to youth...
deep sleep to she, who serves them
7/23/2018...
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Categories:
grandson,
The MotherCaring hands are soft,
Embrace you can not forget
Hairs turning grayish
Wrinkles on the face are out
She loves, unconditional…...
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Categories:
grandmother, love, mom, mother,