#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 18, Fruit, 6/24/25 Strawberries

~ Brenda Marie Fluharty

#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 18, Fruit, 6/24/25

 

Image by Peter from Pixabay

Strawberries

Red on green they rest,
sun-warmed sweetness in my hand
summer on my tongue.

Classic Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)

  • 1 banana (optional for creaminess)

  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (or a dairy-free alternative)

  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

  • 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

  • A few ice cubes (optional, for thickness)

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

  2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

  4. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!

Variations:

  • Add a handful of spinach for a nutrient boost.

  • Use Greek yogurt for extra protein.

  • Add chia or flaxseeds for fiber.

  • Swap banana with mango or avocado for a different flavor/texture.

Thank-you for reading.

Much love and Light,

Brenda Marie Fluharty

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Published by Brenda Marie Fluharty

Brenda Marie Fluharty is a Spiritual Life Coach, dream interpreter, a past-life therapist, and author. Brenda is a Reiki Grand Master and energy healer. She has studied several Spiritual practices. Brenda loves to share her knowledge, wisdom, and life experiences through her writing. She is the author of several dream journals and "Rise Above: a Seven Day Journey to Overcoming Self- Sabotage".

6 thoughts on “#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 18, Fruit, 6/24/25 Strawberries”

  1. Lovely poem..Strawberries here ( Down Under ) are never really sweet and ripe enough I still buy them regularly because I am that sort of optimist that lives in hope:)

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