It is my pleasure and honor to participate in another flash fiction challenge based on the photo prompt. Award-winning author, Suzanne Burke, has provided these challenges every week. Everyone is invited to write a short story, poem, or a one-liner.
Here is the photo prompt for this week:
And here is my Tanka poem based on the above:
There is a wonderful poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, titled “The Sands of Time.” It is a poem that left a large impact on me when I was in high school. Its influence is obviously still with me.
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I welcome your comments.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
Beautiful tanka, Karen. To find peace and love… in the desert of my life, so true. You captured what we are looking for. Xo
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I agree, Denise, we all are searching for peace and love. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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So beautiful, Karen! Thank you for sharing.
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Jan, your comment means a lot to me. Thank you.
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Beautiful take on the prompt, Karen! I loved your Tanka. ā¤ xo
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Vashti, thank you for your comment. I appreciate your words of encouragement.
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ā¤ xo
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A stunning take on the prompt! Thank you, Karen. I too love that marvelous poem by Longfellow, It lingers gently in my memory. I have just had the pleasure of sharing this entry. š
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Thank you for the photo prompt and the opportunity to share my Tanka poem. Longfellow’s poem came right to mind and our search for God.
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So, so lovely, Karen. Especially as the years fly past, the “days are like the sands of time.” Thank you for this beautiful image. š
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The days turn into years so quickly but it is what we learn from each second that counts. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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A beautiful poem and wonderful take on the prompt. Love it, Karen š
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Thank you, Harmony. I am glad you liked it.
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