Hello, beautiful readers! As we end the new year, I want to wish you all a happy new year. This week's #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge focuses on writing a poem about new year's resolutions. I don't really make resolutions. I prefer to create intentions - goals I strive toward. Resolutions are just too rigid, and the pressure to break them doesn't help my anxiety. Intentions allow for progress over perfection, which is more my style. For this week's challenge, I chose to write a choka with a syllabication pattern of 5-7-7-5-7-5-7-7-7.
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a new year has come
see past experiences
as important lessons learned
make new intentions
focus on healthy lifestyle
embrace new choices
create special memories
gratitude and grace are key
transformational journey
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"gratitude and grace are key" - indeed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Kim! :-)
DeleteSo true--a transformational journey! Lovely poem and thoughtful reflection, Yvette. ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen! I appreciate your visit. :-)
DeleteYou whole poem is just beautiful 💜💜
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you, Willow! I appreciate you visiting! :-)
DeleteHappy New Year Yvette. Grace and gratitude I concur with. Thank you for your comments throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rall! I appreciate your visits as well. Happy New Year! :-)
DeleteLovely, and I agree with grace, and gratitude. Wishing you a bright and peaceful 2026, Yvette.💖
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eugi! I wish you the same. Thanks for stopping by. :-)
DeleteTo learn and be grateful for the learning is a great gift - love this Yvette 💕
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ange! I appreciate your visit. :-)
Deleteembrace new choices
ReplyDeletecreate special memories
This really resonates.
Thank you, Paul! I'm happy you connected with those lines. :-)
Delete"gratitude and grace are key" is the secret to life! Very well said!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michael! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteA lovely lesson and guideline too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules! I appreciate your visit. :-)
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