Holiday Tanka Poems | Examples
These Holiday Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Holiday. These are the best examples of Tanka Holiday poems written by international poets.
the lady in red
head to toe
green with envy
at the leprechaun’s gold
tracking his every move
3/10/2023
angel all in white
sits atop the silent night
year’s coming to end
Christmas tree-dress still pretty
silver garland winding down
12/29/2022
the flames entangle
they bob and weave underneath
the grate light source - gas
between the teeth of two logs
the just right smile of passion
12/23/2022
Hurt of holidays,
December vacation daze
From toils and travails
Of tense, maddening travels,
Remorse on return, mind blasé.
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Tanka |07.12.2022|
Poet’s note: Some social visits this December following deaths in family, travelling to and from and under stress, body feeling tired, and mind when meanders in thoughts…I recall, even in youth sometimes holidays feeling like holidaze what with all the journey ending with sightseeing, one keen to get most of vacation time. I am sure, many a travel-returnee must be wondering if holidays were well their worth, with frantic travels turning into travails and toils.
Autumn festivals
harvest times to remember
ev’ry November ...
holiday season's delight
no time for anger or spite.
THIRD PLACE WINNER
written November 6, 2022
submitted to "A New Hiku Footle Tanka " Poetry Contest
sponsored by Brian Strand
New Year Future
Fast-forward, my friend
and New Year’s Eve is over,
let’s sing Auld Lang Syne
as the clock strikes and bells chime
and step into the future.
sorrow hugs my heart
fall’s breath rancid with her jeers
my esteemed neighbour
battles winter’s icy fog
to bring a fancy xmas card
a cold wind blowing
a man tries to hug himself
he's invited in
he has a drink with some friends
though his small shack is empty
date:11/5/21
A Thanksgiving Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsor:L. Milton Hankins
A tradition that
Brings love and joy to many
As we remember
Family and friends alike
And so, we honor those dear.
mom's homemade stuffing
turkey, gravy, potatoes
it smelled delicious
family meals meant so much
without mom, it's not the same
Written 10/24/2021
For A Thanksgiving Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsored by L. Milton Hankins
orchards now barren
scent of hibernating leaves
nutcracker on guard
a long ride to grandma’s house
the splendor of November
A Thanksgiving Tanka
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins
10/24/21
Praises to God on
Fourth Thursday in November;
Grateful and thankful.
Family quality time
Gluttony is a sin? Huh?
Please, save me a turkey leg!
A Thanksgiving Tanka Poetry Contest
Sponsored by L MILTON HANKINS
Date written: 10/24/2021
Chopping potatoes
Basting the golden turkey
With my family
Magic happens in the Fall
Holidays unite us all
10/22/2021
A THANKSGIVING TANKA Poetry Contest
I love holidays.
I love Thanksgiving the most.
I love the turkey.
I love spending time with friends.
These are why it is the best.
I love Thanksgiving.
it is the best holiday.
All the yummy food,
from the pumpkin pie to corn,
but best is my family.