Welcome to today’s blog. Once again I am sharing a short story or a flash fiction based on a photo prompt. Author, Suzanne Burke offers these challenges and everyone is welcome to participate. https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/
The photo prompt for this week is below. I was inspired by the photo to write my first Tanka poem. This type of Japanese poetry requires 31 syllables written in one flowing sentence. The syllable count form is 5/7/5/7/7.
Your comments are welcome and appreciated. What did you feel as you read the Tanka? When you gaze at the four-sided clock, what thoughts come to you?
I invite you to go to Suzanne Burke’s website at https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/. There you will learn about this talented and award-winning author, plus be alerted to any future “Fiction in a Flash Challenges.”
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
I love this, Karen. It brings a message of hope, of starting over with a clear slate. Well-done!
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I love the hope in your poem, Karen. Plus its a great reminder of what a gift each day is for us. Isn’t it fun trying new forms of poetry as well? Wonderful Tanka!
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I do enjoy new challenges and the Japanese forms of poetry have been interesting and fun. Thank you, Denise, for your support.
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Lovely, dear Karen. So much to be grateful for. Blessings….
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Thank you, Gwen.
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Fantastic, Karen. And what a perfect tie-in to the photo prompt. Great Tanka!
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I appreciate your enthusiastic comment. I enjoyed taking on the challenge of writing my first Tanka.
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Great entry, Karen! 🙂
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Harmony, thank you for your comment.
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