no explaning this
deliberate attraction –
am still being pursued
through the autumn of our years,
precious gift, ardor unmatched
Pat R
2/12/19
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday where the prompt is synonyms of the words Meaning & Passion I used Explanation & Fervor.
a lawyer / pastor’s
theft of offerings and souls –
double criminal
an ongoing breach of faith
bereft, her search continues
Pat R
2/09/19
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesdays, writer’s choice of words. I chose bereft & faith
lollygagging mode
adrift to the days of old
a sense of well being –
recess bell spawns youthful dash –
dusty school yard – smell of rain
Pat R
1/29/19
For Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday where the prompt words are synonyms of “slow & work”.
I used “lollygagging & spawn”.
Lollygagging…what’s not to love about that word. I can hear my Primary School teacher’s voice (Mrs Beckford), “stop lollygagging and get in with it!”
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on this balmy night
a sliver of a moon dart
in, out of clouds –
absorbed in their play, lightness
takes hold – I’m myself again
Pat R
11/13/18
For Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challange where the challenge is using synonyms of the words “Pleasant & Read. I used Balmy & Absorbed in
a single red leaf
in a tumble lands at my
feet – as autumn nears
time to regroup, aim for truths,
clear cobwebs, and start anew
Pat R
9/26/18
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday where the prompt is synonyms for Fall & Try I used
Fall – Tumble
Try -Aim
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it’s autumn again –
as the verve of summer wanes
gulls claim beach with zeal
a measured change – sound of waves,
empty shores – hushed reflection
Par R
9/21/18
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday where the prompt was synonyms of Vigor & Energy. I used
Vigor – verve
Energy – zeal
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For Open Link Night over at dVerse Poets Pub
farewell to summer –
smattering of fireflies
target the garden
feels like last splash of color
truly lifting my spirits
Pat R
9/14/18
For Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday where the prompt is synonyms of Plan & Finish
Plan – target
Finish – last
