welcome autumn joy
a muffin, pumpkin spice latte
kouyou everywhere
an dulcet invitation
guiding me to a fika
kouyou – Leaves changing color dulcet– Sweet, sugary
fika – A concept in Swedish culture with the basic meaning of making time with friends for coffee and a little something to eat; “a coffee and cake break.”
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Very nice.
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Thanks Sadje!
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Most welcome
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Elizabeth, I enjoyed your word choice! These new and old words are so fun to experiment with. 🍁
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Yes, it was really fun to match them! 🙂
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Elizabeth, a joyful celebration of the arrival of autumn with vivid imagery and sensory delights 💕
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Indeed a delight, Ange!
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Love learning new words! Fab poem!
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Thanks Jane! 🙂
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Good use of the words in this lovely tanka.
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Thanks so much!
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Delicious, Elizabeth–your poem and your coffee and cake break!
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It was one of those days, and I just needed to step outside with some sweet treats to lift my mood!
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