Winter afternoon
peace and quiet so serene
clear and cold and blue
– but I’m never blue with you
in our home beside the sea.
***
The Japanese tanka is a 31-syllable poem.
Tanka translates as ‘short song’ and is known for its 5-line, 5/7/5/7/7 syllable count form.
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Wow! Beautiful and very cold! Love the poem too ☃☀️
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Cold today too, but we braved it and went out for a walk. Thanks! ❄️
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Great picture, Jennifer. Yes the bright blue sky and sea are extra nice when you can share them with someone – helps to melt away the cold and ice. Super cold here today – 6 degrees this morning. We had a snowstorm yesterday and none of the roads were treated because it was above freezing, until it wasn’t…always fun 😐 Stay warm!
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Thank you, Barbara. 🙂
I heard about the deep freeze you’re having in the states. Positively balmy here compared to there, (I exaggerate) but I commiserate with you. Stay safe!
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Yes, we are cold but I think the worst is behind us. Our cars started and the roads are better, And it could hit 60 degrees in a couple days!
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It’s been very cold for our friends and relatives in Ontario too. Cross your fingers that the worst of the winter is behind us!
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Beautiful and sheer feelings emanate from your poem. Thanks.
miriam
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You’re welcome, and thanks so much! I’m happy you liked it. ❤
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Such a lovely image
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Thanks, Joanne! xo
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Gorgeous photo and poem, Jennifer. I loved this message of love. ❤
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I love that you loved it, Diana. Thank you so much! ❤️
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Well done, Jennifer. I so love the color blue, and this is gorgeous.
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Me too, Lois. Thanks so much! xo
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Did you notice the little cat prints next to Paul’s? 🙂
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Ha! I just went back and looked–so cute!
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Beautiful. An eloquent image of repose — and I love the picnic table, waiting patiently for the seasons to change.
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Thank you, Jan. The table is a fixture that I often overlook, but it works well in this post. 😊
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But you may be cold. Or not. That picnic table says a lot, Jennifer.
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A reminder that a warmer season is just around the corner.
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Aw…I’m sure your husband feels the same, Jennifer. Gorgeous picture, but certainly not a good day for a picnic! Happy Sunday!
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Pretty sure he does too, Jill. 😊 We picnic inside these days while enjoying the view. Thanks!
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Gorgeous Jennifer!
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Thank you, Andrea! xo
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