It's that time of year when leaves and temperatures begin to fall, and a quiet hush seems to fill the air. For me, it's also a time when life slows its pace, and I find time to catch my breath and do things that bring me joy. Like writing.
Today I join the Poetry Friday celebration and share a poem I wrote this week with a group of Teach Write friends. Our November challenge was to write a tanka poem with a hint of gratitude.
We gathered online, wrote our "Tanka You" poems, and then shared. I am grateful for my love of writing and the joy it brings, but I am especially grateful for the writing community where we can share that joy with each other.
"Tanka you" to the Poetry Friday group for letting me pop in and join you. Matt is gathering the harvest this week at Radio, Rhythm, and Rhyme.
OK, Leigh Anne, that is so beautiful! Tanka you for sharing it! My very favorite line: "stepping on slippered stories" That is a spectacular image.
ReplyDeleteLove those papery pirouettes, Leigh Anne! A perfect way to wrap up Poetry Friday!
ReplyDeleteLeigh Anne, your tanka (close cousin of Haiku) is terrific. It captures the essence of writing process.
ReplyDeleteHi Leigh Anne, This poem perfectly ends our Poetry Friday party, a waltz of words I've been reading and loving. I love imagining those "slippered stories"! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous poem Leigh Anne, I'd love to get lost in your "slippered stories"—thanks for this lovely tanka dance you created!
ReplyDeleteLeigh Anne, again I have to say I love this poem, and I really like how you've paired it with that image!
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