Tanka: Winter Solstice
The day is so short
Especially in the East
Too short to notice
Where the weather has turned cold
And spring is so far away.

Tanka: Winter Solstice
The day is so short
Especially in the East
Too short to notice
Where the weather has turned cold
And spring is so far away.
Have you ever gone down to the basement to get something out of the chest freezer? Just a small snack. You pull the chain light and take one step back up to the first floor when all of a sudden fear explodes, you feel like you are being hunted, you run like hell up the stairs, hitting your shin on one tread, not caring because you are about to die! Then you get to the top of the stairs and turn to shut off the light. Breathing hard. Shaking a little, still. Looking for the ghost who spooked you. It could have been a serial killer! Who is to say you weren’t just taking your last snack? Trying to convince yourself you are alright. You were fine the whole time, right?
Uncle’s Blue Kite
When you want a party
And things to come out right
Don’t let Uncle Donny
Try to fly that blue kite.
If he does
Then you must
Ring the bell
Run like hell.
For the blue kite will fly
Away into the sky.
Happiness will end there.
Uncle Donny won’t care.
There is a clown behind you.
Please participate in A Name A Day. Write a story, poem, or something about a real individual you know with the name of the day. If you have a name that you would like for the blog please send me a message. Please keep it all positive.
This is part of my positivity plan. Allowing others to see their names in print and then stories or poems that are positive about them is reinforcing to adults and children. This is my first time hosting a “challenge” so if you have pointers or need to tell me how to do something differently, please do, I don’t take offense to creative feedback.
Enjoy this! I will post a few random names until people choose to participate and give some names. I will continue as long as people would like to participate. I believe it will be nice for any blogger to share with a friend or family member poems “about them” from so many talented writers. Enjoy!
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