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

June 25, 2025 ~ Brenda Marie Fluharty ~ 6 Comments

https://tankatuesday.com/2025/06/24/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-18-fruit-6-24-25/ Strawberries Red on green they rest,sun-warmed sweetness in my handsummer 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 … Continue reading #TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 18, Fruit, 6/24/25 Strawberries

TANKA TUESDAY : Ignite the Dawn

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 ~ Brenda Marie Fluharty ~ 8 Comments

https://tankatuesday.com/2025/03/04/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-2-synonyms-only-3-4-2025/comment-page-1/#comment-54389 Here's a syllabic poem using synonyms for "create" and "bright." Ignite the Dawn Forge the glow with eager hands,Shape the light in distant lands.Craft the flame with gentle might,Spark the dawn, and chase the night. Build the sun, a radiant ray,Sculpt the skies to greet the day.Form the blaze with steady breath,Ignite the dawn, … Continue reading TANKA TUESDAY : Ignite the Dawn