Holiday Tanka Poems

the lady in red
head to toe
green with envy
at the leprechaun’s gold
tracking his every move

3/10/2023...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Summer 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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Magic 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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Violets in blue  
you say they match my two eyes   
blue eyes are crying     
I wish you were...

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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....

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Cold 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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sorrow hugs my heart 
        fall’s breath rancid with her jeers 
      ...

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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...

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A tradition that 

Brings love and joy to many 

As we remember  

Family and friends alike 

And so, we honor those dear....

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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...

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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...

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