Sports Tanka Poems

laughter of children
playing in the winter’s snow
seasonal delight,
bundled up in heavy coats
sledding down the steep hillside. 

Written December 5, 2022
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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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riding bicycles
along backwoods nature trails
in a caravan
down to the old cut grapevine
swinging the whole day away

FIRST PLACE WINNER
Written August 6, 2022
Submitted to: “Childhood Nostalgia” Poetry...

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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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bright azure blue sky
cold, crisp air circulating
snow lies crustily
winter resists death struggle
no stopping boys sleigh riding

written January 23, 2022
entered "Bite Size No. 33" Poetry Contest
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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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Family and friends                        ...

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This 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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success is measured
by the one coming in first
wins the blue ribbon
but personal best is grand
if last in places you stand

May 29, 2021
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It's a Saturday
the first in the month of May
Kentucky Derby
The running of the roses
The first jewel in the crown
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It goes from Fern Rock
to Pattison Avenue
The Broad Street Subway
That's where Philadelphians
travel southward to the games.
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You see them stretching
bending each leg back so far
boundaries tested
overextending limits
~ Then they run a marathon...

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Bowling
Full car alley bound
Rivalrous family fun
Two touching lanes booked
Helped all with shoes and ball weight
Cheered good throws, soothed gutter rolls
Enjoyed fun-filled exercise
Family memories scored







March 19,...

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Climbing the Nose route ...

Perfect weather - feeling fresh!

I should take the point ...

Climbing partners are nervous

So we'll go slow ... and steady

Highest rock face...

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