Nostalgia Tanka Poems
These Nostalgia Tanka poems are examples of Tanka poems about Nostalgia. These are the best examples of Tanka Nostalgia poems written by international poets.
A TANKA PROSE envelopeSlowly,
nostalgia
trickles into
torrents,to flood memory's
canyon
Crystal clear,vision's backward gaze .All future certainty lies in the past, often distant memories linger fleeting and ephmeral is the dream.Yesterday's hero,a...
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tanka, poetry, word play,
My Favorite Nephew
My nephew Sammy
is sweet, smart, and talented.
Three dogs are his “kids”
whose ears get dyed cute colors.
They go everywhere with him.
My nephew came out
about the fact...
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Categories:
nostalgia,
Secrets of My HeartWho I truly am
Always safe and sound in pages
Of books that contain
Deepest secrets so profound
And sweet moments I loved most....
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first love, memory, mentor,
Apple ButterOctober sunshine
weak as a newborn kitten
in the northern sky
surrounded by gentle winds
while stirring apple butter
Written October 26, 2022...
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nostalgia, october,
Childhood NostalgiaChildhood Nostalgia
Little kid at heart
Still wishes on dusk's first star
Rides on cloud ships
Recalls games of innocence
Sandcastles and tree houses.
8-30-22
Contest Childhood Nostalgia
Sponsor: JCB Brul...
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childhood,
Dandelion WishesThose innocent days!
Fistful of eons ago,
The good times did roll.
Fun at neighborhood playground...
Blowing dandelion fluffs.
Submitted for...
Childhood Nostalgia Poetry Contest
Sponsored by JCB Brul
Date written: 08/29/2022...
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Categories:
childhood, memory, nostalgia, remember,
Childhood NostalgiaI stop when I see
blackberries on the vine
memories of pies
aromas in the kitchen
Mother in her best apron...
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childhood, remember,
Her Heart Still BeatsMy sister and I
She was five and I was eight
Walking home from school
About a mile from our house
Bang! She got hit...
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childhood,
Playwarmed earth from blue skies
falling down flat in long grass
my whole self laughing
we had the best fun playing
hide and seek in hay...
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childhood, nostalgia,
Fun Under Sparkly StarsRaven black evenings
waiting for the ice cream truck
on the starlit stairs
Crowds of blossoming children
eager for a Tastee Freez
Smoky summer nights
the fun day's heat lingering
'til the...
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childhood, fun, games, night,
Childhood NostalgiaWhen I was a child,
I went picking blueberries,
I was perhaps three.
My mom and two sisters were
all the family I knew.
I recall when mom
taught me to...
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Categories:
adventure, childhood, emotions, feelings,
Childhood Nostalgiacould not sleep at night
thrilled to wake and play around
in and out of rooms
as though gems hidden and found
nights merriment resurrected
smiles laughs howls...
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childhood, nostalgia,
Luring BellsThe music of chime
made me rush into the streets
Conditioned response!
It's the ice-cream seller's call
Luring bells for any kid!
PLACED : 1st
Childhood Nostalgia Poetry Contest
Tanka poetry form...
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music,
Childhood GemsSunday home bonding
festive midst fellowship bliss
dining as one team
over Dad and Mom’s menu
from luncheon to supper time…
Missing such moments
we still huddle together
though sometimes virtual…
siblings bound...
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Categories:
appreciation, blessing, childhood, christian,
Childhood Memoriesadventurous days
running through wildflower fields
carefree memories
of playing with my siblings
birthday parties and skating
first day of grade school
a bit shy to make new friends
riding a school...
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Categories:
childhood, memory,