akin to tenderness
when caring for this house
...
It never tires being together
with an old friend
_________
the girl in hockey uniform
takes her father's hand
when shopping ...
a simple act
on an ordinary day
Anne Curran writes in
Hamilton New Zealand where she resides with her pet car Misty and extended
family of parents, brothers and sisters. She loves art, going to see films, and
walks.
love these tankas - I can definitely relate to the first one
ReplyDeleteMy house and I have spent a lifetime together, thus your first tanka appeals to me more, though I like both, Anne. Regards // paul
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed both of these, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDear Anne,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poetry, thank you for your contribution.
Best wishes,
Inge
Dear Anne, thank you for sharing your talent. I quite enjoyed both tankas and can relate well with the first. Home is where the heart is and I love home.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Charlene
I enjoyed thes Tanka Anne
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