Robin searches here
beneath the snow-covered grass
new life is sprouting
in renewed light seeding hope
replenishing Earth again
This is a tanka for Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday. Colleen asked us to write a poem using synonyms for “renew” and “fresh.” I was walking by this window that looks out at our back yard, just as the snowstorm on Wednesday was starting to pick up. This robin by the oak tree caught my eye, and I quickly took a photo through the window.
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Nicely done, Merril
Thank you, Derrick.
Excellent spring Tanka, Merril. What a great photo, too! ❤
Thank you very much, Colleen!
It shows the brave little robin in his search for food, as well as the bittersweet challenges we as people must face in the freezing cold weather! Oldest daughter needed a new battery and son ran out of gas due to broken gas gauge.
I liked your “seeding hope” here. 🦅🌱
Thanks so much, Robin. I always wonder about the birds and other animals in the snow, and this one caught my eye.
I think about the birds and small animals, too. The cold, frigid weather makes me wonder how those little creatures bear the weather. It was a great impromptu photo, Merril!
Thank you, Robin.
Oops, could you delete (edit out) the eagle? I meant to push 🐦. . . It works with just the green leafy sprout. . . Thank you!
I don’t see an eagle, but it’s all good! 🙂
Oh, good! It is funny how I may accidentally push the emoji next to the other one I meant to. . .
Poor robin! There’s always tomorrow.
Yes, snow started melting the next morning. 🙂
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Yep, it is busy under there. I’m forever intrigued when tender shoots just appear even before the harshness of winter is completely gone. And those birds, where do they hide. Mother nature at her best.
Pat
Yes, indeed. Thank you, Pat!