Surprise!!
Yes, I know I said I wasn’t going to blog anymore in July, but then…
Willow Willer’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge immediately sparked something, so I decided to share it. I’m sure I didn’t follow her directions properly, but it’s my first time to participate.
Her instructions were to take a look through some of your old photos and pick one with a special memory. It can be any sort of memory, happy, sad, scary, shocking, hilarious or thoughtful… anything at all.
I immediately had this picture cross my mind and right behind it cane this tanka.
So, I decided to act on it and participate in the challenge. (Willow, forgive me if I didn’t do it right.)
My favorite spot
Sharing the day’s happenings
Holding hands touching
Letting the moment settle
Into my heart – feel the love
If you’d like to participate, here’s the link to her blog post: https://tankatuesday.com/2026/06/30/tanka-tuesday-challenge-71-photo-tanka-photo-tanka-6-30-26/
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I’m so glad you felt inspired to participate and followed through, Jan. A beautiful photo and poem about the quiet steadiness of love in simple moments. Really stunning. Get back to your break, my friend. Happy Summer.
So happy you were able to participate, Jan! Your poem is wonderful! 🙂
Beautiful photo and tanka, Jan 🙂 You nailed it!
Thanks so much, Denise!
You and Ric were a beautiful couple. Such talent.
Thank you, Emma!
This is so poingent and Beautiful Jan. I am delighted you chose to join in . I have to say Jan you executed it perfectly 💜💜💜
Whew! I certainly had my doubts, Willow. Thanks for the prompt!!
A beautiful poem, Jan 🤗💞
Thank you, Robbie!
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Very sweet!
Thank you, Liz!
You’re welcome, Jan!
Lovely!
Thanks, Paula!
Lovely poem and beautiful photo, Jan. ❤️
Thank you, Gwen. It is my first attempt at a tanka, but the photo inspired the verse.
That’s a heartfelt memory, Jan.
Thanks, Dan.
Very good. A lovely memory.
Thank you, Darlene. It is my first feeble attempt at a tanka. 🙂
Lovely, Jan!
Thank you Tim.
You’re welcome, Jan. 😍
Jan, this is so sweet. What a beautiful memory set to verse.
It is my first attempt at a tanka. But the photo called to me. Thanks, Priscilla.