This week’s photo prompt brought many different emotions and story ideas. I was inspired to write another Tanka poem.
A SHATTERED LIFE
My life before you
Was in shambles and lonely
But now it's healthy
Because your love and goodness
Give me strength, joy, and courage.
I hope you enjoyed this Tanka poem inspired by the photo prompt. Ms. Burke offers these writing challenges on a regular basis. I encourage you to let your imagination go and write a short story, one-liner, or poem based on each photo prompt. Go to her website at https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/ and explore her amazing books as well as her blogs.
Please leave a comment or question. I look forward to hearing from each of you.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
Suzanne’s prompts have been producing some lovely pieces of writing. Beautiful and uplifting tanka, Karen. 🙂
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I have loved every photo prompt that Suzanne has provided. I am glad you found the Tanka meaningful.
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A bright and beautiful take on the prompt. I love this poem. Well done, Karen 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony, for your kind words. I like to see the positive in everything. Sometimes it is a challenge, but I know it helps me when I can be positive.
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This really is lovely, Karen.
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Thank you, Roberta.
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I love the direction you took your Tanka, Karen. So a beautiful tribute to what love can do:) xo
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Love is the most powerful force. Denise, I believe t can conquer and change anything.
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I love how uplifting this is, Karen. You took a photo that whispers of desolation and damage and made it into something empowering. So well done!
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Mae, I wanted to turn the photo’s message from negativity to positivity. Thank you for your compliment.
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Hi, Karen. This is a beautiful Tanka! I love the positive aspect of it.
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Jan, thank you for your comment. The photo prompt initially brought up ideas of destruction, abuse, fear, and such that I wanted to make it a symbol of life. We can change negative circumstances into positive ones.
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Karen, thanks so much for this moving Tanka. Love can change the world. I’ve just had the pleasure of sharing this post on the Challenge site. Thanks again for contributing. 😊
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My thanks to you, Soooz, for these challenges. And yes, love can and does change the world.
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😊 It does indeed.
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Great blog, Karen.
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Beautiful! Love can transform all. ♥ Thank you, dear Karen.
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Yes, I believe that love can transform all people and situations. Thank you for commenting, Gwen.
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