Hello, beautiful readers! I've been MIA all week again. I've had a horrible head cold, and it's been hard to think clearly with a stuffy head. I'm still dealing with the cold, but it's on its way out. I've missed some great poetry prompts this week, but I'm doing what I can.
Today, I've attempted to write my first sijo for the #TankaTuesday poetry challenge for this week. Willow invites us to write a sijo about the October Hunter's Moon or the aging of the year. A sijo is usually about nature and contemplation. There are three lines, though it is sometimes written into six lines, which is what I've attempted to do. The first line sets the theme or problem. The second elaborates or develops it. The third line brings the idea to a close or provides a twist.
Last weekend, before I got sick, my sister, niece, and I went to visit our parents for my mom's birthday. We had a wonderful time. My mom has several autoimmune issues as well as leukemia, but she's a fighter. Every birthday with her is a blessing, and so she was my inspiration for this poem.
Graceful Aging
birthday celebration reminds us
of mom's aging body
brilliant sunsets mask the darkening
finality of night
we shall treasure autumn's fall
into winter together
Would you like to write a sijo poem? Join us here.
Ahhh, so so sweet. I love your poem and reflection, Yvette. ❤️ It sounds like you are feeling better. Take good care of yourself and rest. 🤗
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen! I still have sinus pressure, but I am definitely on the mend. Thanks for visiting! :-)
DeleteBeautiful Yvette, I hope you are feeling much better ...💞
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzanne! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteHi Yvette. I loved your poem, and the love for your mom, jumps off the page. xx (It's me, trying to comment again, D.G. Kaye
ReplyDeleteYvi, I felt your love for your mom radiate from this tanka. Sending you both love and big hugs. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem, Yvette. The photo of your mom is so beautiful and I agree that it's a blessing to still have her in your life. Glad you are feeling better.
ReplyDelete