
the first month with sleet
the second with ice droplets
leaves close, fearing death
frosted edges curled protect
in the end still fall and die
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late winter garden
root vegetables stay fresh
natureโs bounty stilled
wait to be freed from cold soil
to warm broth of winter soup
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blanket by the fire
winter respite from the cold
cozy comfort need
fire glows enhance the scene
crackling wood sounds delight
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Blanket by the fire has six syllables but thought it was meant to be five. Might be a Southern interpretation๐
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24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 8, 11/13/23, Part II: The Beginning of Winterย (November 7 โ 21) Ritto ็ซๅฌ
Beautiful poetry, Cheryl. A wonderful view of the season.
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Thank you for checking it out
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What a lovely tanka series, Cheryl!
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Thanks Colleen
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You’re welcome, Cheryl!
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It has indeed six syllables ๐ค happy Saturday from Bee ๐
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Thanks!
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Oh, so lovely, Cheryl. โค๏ธ
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Thanks!
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Well done Cheryl
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