
with cold crisp weather
drilling holes
tapping trees
how maple syrup begins
the sweet sap boiled thick
24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 20, 2/6/24, Part I, The Beginning of Spring (February 3 – 20) Risshun 立春 24

24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 20, 2/6/24, Part I, The Beginning of Spring (February 3 – 20) Risshun 立春 24
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Cheryl, this is an excellent tanka. We used to visit Indiana in February for the Maple Syrup Festival when I was a child. I still remember sassafrass tea and pancakes with the sweet syrup for breakfast.
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I grew up in VT and we used to do sugaring.
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Very cool, Cheryl! Great picture to go with your fantastic poem!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Beautiful beach pics!
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Thank you! 🙂
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I like this look at changing weather
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