Winter Blues

Japanese Tanka

Awoke to darkness

Unsure what today will bring

How long this season

bestowed upon will it reign?

As this cold winter sets in..

Author's Note

Inspired by Travis..... with a little tweeking along the way... :)

Reviews

[Echoes of Eros]

Beautiful resonance moving from the darkness and chilled night. Yes, there is a bitter season abiding outside, but may you ever find warmth and wonder within. Always love your words! xo

[Frieda P]

Travis did you good YB...this is luverly, and it just happens to be snowing whilst I read this one. :-)

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Just beautiful, this describes a place i constantly find myself in. Well done for a first attempt! You‘ve honored me to much here, but i humbly thank you.

[Leigh]

Travis? Who would know ;-) this poem is an original, I feel cold just reading this, I love the image you have chosen too, winter is a truly inspiring season.

[Yellow Butterfly]

Thank you Leigh for stopping by...

[Sami Khalil]

An inspired and inspiring poem as the season it portrays. The pic gives the chills too... A wonderful Tanka...

[Yellow Butterfly]

Thank you Sami.. it has been revised since you first read it.. hope you enjoy my edited version... :)

[Sami Khalil]

All good. You are welcome...:)..........