Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Spring Cleansing - #TankaTuesday #BadgersHexastich #poem #poetry #poetrycommunity @YvetteMCalleiro


Hello, beautiful readers! For this week's #TankaTuesday, Selma invites us to write a series of Badger's Hexastich poems (no more than three stanzas) about one of the activities we enjoy doing in the spring. This poetry form consists of six lines with a 2-4-6-6-4-2 syllabic pattern.

(courtesy of @arozwadawska711 on Pixabay)

Spring Cleansing

spring clean
out with the old
declutter all spaces
create good energy
sage around rooms
new start

clear mind
release what was
embrace the positive
focus on gratitude
mindful moments
peaceful

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32 comments:

  1. Hi,
    I like your Tanka. Yes, Spring Cleaning is here, and I started yesterday. I want my home to be fresh for Easter.
    Shalom shalom

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    1. Thank you, Pat! I love decluttering! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)

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  2. Love the Tanka, and the photo of the sage. Springtime is a great time to sage the living space.

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  3. Yay for spring cleaning and saving out any negativity for a fresh start. Xo

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  4. Beautifully said. I am lying in wait for the first day I can have the windows open to get some spring cleaning in myself.

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    1. I hope it comes soon for you, Violet! Thanks for visiting. :-)

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  5. I love spring cleaning, probably because I love spring. It's great to start anew, like wiping the slate clean and hoping for a better tomorrow.

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  6. Oh yes. Spring cleansing. And spring cleaning. Sage-ing the living place. This is such a wonderful practice. Thanks for the lovely Badger Hexastich dear Yve. Lovely. Xo, Selma

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  7. Cleansing home and mind - in harmony, I love a spring clean 💞

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  8. Good resolutions .Wish I could get someone to do mine.

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    1. Lol! Part of the cleansing is doing it yourself. :-P Thanks for visiting, Rall! :-)

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  9. I agree with your lovely thoughts Yvette; spring is a perfect time to embrace positive energy. Thanks for the reminder.

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  10. I lovely poem about clearing out the old and embracing the new. Robbie

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    1. Thank you, Robbie! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)

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  11. I enjoy spring cleaning, Yvette. Not only does my house sparkle, but my mind is free of clutter. - Eugi

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  12. Exactly what I'm doing this week! It feels good.

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  13. I'm almost motivated to get started...your poem reminds me how I feel once it is done!

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  14. I love your poem, Yvette. That's right, declutter is the best way to clear our minds to create good energy.

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  15. These Badger's are stunning! I'm working hard on being mindful right now. There is so much going on outside of our control. Thanks for the great reminder, Yvi. 💗

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