Hitting the button.
Just once more. Will this be the
winner I chase?
Hope quickly fades. I have lost
to a demon called “Gamblor”.
By Sarah ©️2019
Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie, Saturday Mix – Lucky Dip, 10 August 2019
Tag: Tanka
An Upward Struggle
An upward struggle.
Hard to know which way is which.
Mysteriously,
it matters not whether we
live the truth or follow lies.
By Sarah ©2019
The Cave
In the ocean deep,
Shadowed spikes surround the cave.
Its yawning mouth warns
‘though filtered sun breaks through, it’s
still cold enough to break stones.
By Sarah ©2019
Monumental Moments
When things are tough and
change catches you unaware,
remember to stop.
Take time to see the beauty
in those monumental moments.
By Sarah ©2018
Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 104 – Beauty and Monument
Family
They say, you can’t choose
your family, and that much
is certainly true!
Though they drive me mad sometimes,
I can’t survive without them!
By Sarah ©2018
Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt, Week 101 – family and survive
Ode to Elsie and the Tanka Challenge
One of my favourites,
this challenge taught me how to
Tanka with your prompts.
Celebrate your achievement –
a muse with a century!
By Sarah ©2018
Author’s Note: A BIG “thank you” to Elsie Hagley at Ramblings Of A Writer, for all your hard work coordinating the Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge, over the last 100 weeks. Yours was one of the first prompts I participated in when I started my blogging journey in May last year. I have loved learning how to write Tanka and always looked forward to each Wednesday.
Best wishes for the future Elsie, and I look forward to staying in touch via your blog.
Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 100 – Celebrations and Century
Natural Charm
I take up my perch.
Sit and watch the world go by.
I love to cackle,
for I’m easily amused.
All part of my natural charm.
By Sarah ©2018
Weekly Tanka Prompt, Poetry Challenge, Week 99 – Natural and Charm
Grounding
A walk through nature.
Grounding. Feet connect with earth;
air dances on skin.
Add some breathtaking scenes and
happiness flows from within.
By Sarah ©2018
Cable Bay, New Zealand – Image credits By Sarah ©
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 98 – Happiness and Nature
Greenery
Adding some flavour
with bouquets of greenery.
Delcious scents waft,
and aromas fill the house.
A promise of what’s to come.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 97 – Bouquet and Greenery
Work Horse
Tirelessly I strive,
to ensure the very best.
Never a kind word;
overlooked for all the rest.
I’m sick of being your work horse…
So I say, “No more”.
It’s now time I walk away.
I will venture out,
stay true, and find my own way.
You will not take my sunshine.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 96 – Work and Horse
Places
The phases of life,
and those who walk beside us,
are reflected by
the ever changing landscape
of the places we call home.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 95 – Landscape and Homes
First Blush
Illuminated
by starlight, diamonds glitter
upon fallen leaves.
This attempt to romance the
moon, thwarted by dawn’s first blush.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, #94 – Moon and Romance; and also, Olivante Poetry, #NaPoWriMo – Image 26
Emerald Dust
and Dorothy left
the emerald city, in the
pages of a book
all ‘t’was left was emerald dust
reminding us, “take a look”
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Olivante Poetry, #NaPoWriMo 2018 – Image 20
Darkness of the Deep
Shimmering sunshine
glides across the peaceful blue,
masking those who lurk;
sagaciously awaiting
in the darkness of the deep.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Olivante Poetry, #NaPoWriMo 2018 – Image 11; and also, Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 92 – darkness and peace
Fearsome Lady
Highlighting her strength,
Mother Nature likes to be
a fearsome lady.
Awesome fury cautions us
that we are easily squashed.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings of a Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 91 – lady and highlights; and also, Olivante Poetry, #NaPoWriMo 2018 – Image 6
Easter Eggs
I was doing well
resisting temptations to
indulge my sweet tooth.
Then along came Easter eggs…
Chocoholic in relapse.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 90 – temptations and relapse
Make It Count
When departing from
this life, make the world better
than when you arrived.
Be more than a moment on
the breeze; and count for something.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 89 – breeze and arrived
Time
Three years you went on,
embracing old age with grace
all while missing him.
The balance has been restored –
time to be together now.
By Sarah
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 88 – balance and grace; and also, Dutch Goes The Photo, Tuesday Photo Challenge, Week 100 – Time
New Life
New life for old bike
Sliding new tyres onto rims
Fresh chain is affixed
My derrière bruised and sore..
I forgot about those springs!
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt, Poetry Challenge #87 – Spring and New Life
Telling Tales
The cards told me tales
of a future unwanted.
Was this just nonsense?
Uncertainty gripped at me.
Was I now a believer?
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 86 – Tales and Believers
Snapped
A tightly coiled spring,
I know no joy, no relief
before I’m released.
Oh what marvellous freedom!
…’til I’m snapped back in my box.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt, Poetry Challenge #83 – Spring and Joy
Lassoed
Demanding the moon,
he lassoed it just for her.
Still, she wanted more.
So it kept him company,
lighting his heart, ’til next time.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie, Photo Challenge #200
Trash and Treasure
cleaning out the house
full bags bursting at the seams
surprised at amount
thrown away and hopefully
my trash, another’s treasure
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 82 – Treasure and Surprise
Going Somewhere?
Roadworks, traffic, go.
Park the car. Take shuttle bus.
Check in and drop bags.
Gah! Flight delayed! Transport is
an exercise in patience.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Daily Post Daily Prompt – patience; and also, Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 81 – Transport and Exercise
The Road To Hana
Cars, bikes and buses.
Winding; clinging to cliffsides.
Peaceful forest views,
showcasing nature’s wonders,
along the road to Hana.
By Sarah ©2018
Prompt: Daily Post Daily Prompt – Wonder; and also, Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Poetry Challenge, Week 80 – nature and peace
Gemstone
Shining mineral
shaped and formed by molten rock,
hardened by water.
Mystical, magical, gems.
Crystals; bones of mother earth.
By Sarah ©2017
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge, Week 75 – shining and water
Jingle Bells
Twenty seventeen
will soon herald a new year.
Past, present, future,
family gathering near.
Jingle bells mark festive cheer.
By Sarah ©2017
Prompt: Daily Post Daily Prompt – retrospective; and also, Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, #62 – bells and past
Uncertain
Undulating road.
Wooden fingers lace, blocking
sunlight. Shadows hide
watchful eyes. Ears catch whispers.
An uncertain path is life.
By Sarah ©2017
Prompt: Bikurgurl, 100 Word Wednesday – Week 48; and also, Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge, Week 74 – eyes and ears
Lucent Waves
Mornings thick with flies.
Heat radiates lucent waves,
bouncing off the ground.
Top of 35 degrees (C) today!
I wish it was winter still…
By Sarah ©2017
Prompt: Ramblings Of A Writer, Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge, Week 73 – mornings and winter, Daily Post Daily Prompt, degree
Snooze
Alarm drills through dreams.
Grudgingly, eyes peel open;
yet mind stays sluggish.
My daily morning challenge
– not to roll over; hit snooze.
By Sarah ©2017
Prompt: Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge, Week 72 – morning and challenge
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