Pack your cells with joy
Strip off all of winter’s sloth
Embrace the new day
Celebrate the patch of blue
Breathe deep and embrace the light.
Posted for Frank Tasonne’s Haika challenge
Tanka: Pack Cells with Joy
Running in the slow lane
Running in the slow lane
Pack your cells with joy
Strip off all of winter’s sloth
Embrace the new day
Celebrate the patch of blue
Breathe deep and embrace the light.
Posted for Frank Tasonne’s Haika challenge
Ruth Partridge
Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #7: Ruth’s latest #tanka for my current #Haikai Challenge!
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“pack your cells with joy”
a capital recommendation and a wonderful first line for your tanka.
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Thankyou for your kind words
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You’re welcome.
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A tanka full of the joy of spring, Ruth!
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A delightful breath of spring – so uplifting!
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Thankyou Ingrid
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Yes, embrace the light!
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I love that first line–yes! (K)
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Such packing full and stripping down brings us into what is most essential.
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That patch of blue keeps us looking up. A joyful poem.
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Joyous piece! Yes, embrace the light!
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Brilliant advice all tied up in a tanka. I love this! ❤
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Thankyou
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