Adorned with bright red The Earth has been whimsical Provoking the moon Trying to impress the groom The sun is vainglorious
Today’s theme for Tanka Tuesday is poet’s choice. Inspired for all the beauty around here I wrote a tanka to register it. A little act of kindness for me and for the Earth. Hope you enjoy!
October Squares – Kind
Is it too early to bring out the fairy lights? Generally, I do it in November when the clocks change, but this year I couldn’t resist, it’s already so dark and I need their warmth early mornings while journaling. Another act of kindness towards myself.
October Squares – Kind
How do you like your coffee? Mine is black and strong, I add a stick of cinnamon to brew together with it during the autumn and winter. The fragrance is wonderful and the taste just a little bit mysterious, the kind that makes you wonder what is it? A morning act of kindness for me and hubby during these cold days.
October Square – Kind
Happy mail this week! A few of the books I’ve bought arrived. I’m excited to read them. I’ve started The Book of Longings, few pages into it and I’m already in love with the main character ‘Ana’. This is the newest book by Sue Monk Kidd, her writing is loaded with emotion. I Capture the Castle was introduced to me by Jane from Fragglerocking.org and A Gentleman in Moscow by my dear friend Grace. And of course, a mystery book for October, so The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, the reviews are excellent for this mystery.
As you can see, new books are a few of my favourite things, I’m spreading kindness towards myself giving me the pleasure of holding a new book in my hands. I’ve just remember the song ‘My favourite Things’ – Julie Andrews:
Raindrops on roses And whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things
Sharing with October Squares – Kind
Sharing with S6W– Books for reading during the Autumn
Aren’t autumn roses the best?
Nature keeps all the beauty and fragrance for the start of the new season. This yellow rose is in my front garden, she is beautiful and has such a strong fragrance. Kindness from nature to give me a lovely rose and self-kindness from my side; Before going out and when coming back home, I pause and breathe in the wonderful perfume that it’s good for my soul. It’s a self-gift of a refreshing moment.
October Squares
Happy October! A month of pumpkins and candles, hot chocolate and pies, sweaters and boots. A perfect month for self-care and kindness.
There are many wonderful quotes about October, here are few of my favourites.
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.
L. M. Montgomery
October is the opal month of the year. It is the month of glory, of ripeness. It is the picture-month.
Henry Ward Beecher
My favorite color is October.
Unknown
October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.
John Sinor
October is a symphony of permanence and change
Bonaro W. Overstreet
Sharing with Nurturing Thursday and October Squares, that it’s all about kindness this month.
Caressing the hands Books and dreams feeding the mind Metamorphosis Dousing throughout the black ink Pure magic on the making
This week Tanka Tuesday is specific form, all about Tanka!
Colleen’s words about Tanka poetry:
“TANKA IN ENGLISH: 5/7/5/7/7 or the s/l/s/l/l/ syllable structure. Your Tanka will comprise 5 lines written in the first-person point of view from the perspective of the poet.
When writing a Tanka, we consider the third line your “pivot,” but feel free to let it happen anywhere, or to exclude it. It is not mandatory. If you use a pivot, the meaning should apply to the first two lines, and the last two lines of your Tanka. Remember, we can read great tanka poems both forward and backward. ”
Pumpkin pie and coffee. I went to the farmers market yesterday. First time since the pandemic started months ago. I was glad to see that the local farmers didn’t stop. They had all the goodness of the season there: apples, pears, plums, pumpkins…. Now, more than ever, we should support our local business to booster our city economy.
Happy Sunday to you!
Owls wisely hooting Grounding and discovering Wolves magically howling Full moon lights the field Each step is an encounter
I wrote this tanka last night listening to the owls hooting at the distance. It was a warm autumn night, I kept the windows open giving permission to the crisp air and the sounds of the night enter my home and clear my thoughts.
The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen.
Shannon L. Alder
Sharing with Tanka Tuesday, this week theme prompt – The night sky.
Sharing with Nurturing Thursday.
Tea & Paper 