Tanka Tuesday

This week’s challenge for #Tankatuesday is to create a dodoitsu. The syllabic scheme is 7-7-7-5, and we have to use these “kigo phrases”:

• #1: “early winter dusk”
• #2: “chilly north winds blow”
• #3: “warmth around the hearth”

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in the early winter dusk

even crows seek sheltered bows

snow drifted nests welcome them

chirps float in response

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chilly north winds blow loudly

collars turn up and scarves donned

bright fiery flames quiver

drafty fireplace

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furry creatures surround me

joining warmth around the hearth

hot toddies soothe my sore throat

companions’ love helps

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