Sunday, March 1, 2020

Tanka sequence



The Last Move

facing facts
I toss sentiment aside
when downsizing
all I need to keep
are memories of him

my treasure chest
filled with memories
of his love
as I fade in looks and strength
they become stronger
Ribbons

4 comments:

Sandy said...

So much in so few words. Lovely home and landscaping.

Adelaide said...

Thanks. Sandy. Joe and I loved that house the minute we saw it. The back view is of a wooded ravine.

I hated to leave, but my condo is easier to manage.

Adelaide

Gillena Cox said...

Hugs, luv these 2 tanka poems, Adelaide memories which make us happy we should keep alive.
Thanks for dropping by my blog today

Much❤love

Adelaide said...

Thank you, Gillena

Adelaide

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