I watch the eras parading by
stories bloom on my wrinkled skin
I hug each moment to say
goodbye and release it
to free both of us
from memories
Death beckons
I find
peace
Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 22
Image Credit: Paul Szlosek at Paul’s Wonderful World of Color
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Wow, I love how your poem depicts the passage of time. Wonderful work!
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Thank you so much!
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I remember when I was “young.” I thought I had so much time to do everything I wanted to do. Now that I’m “older,” I struggle to find enough time to do everything I want to do. Your poem depicts the movement of time so well, Reena. 💜
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You are right. We realise at a certain point, that there is more behind us than ahead, and we struggle to make those years meaningful.
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That is so true.
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This is a very true view of growing older… It is a shock when you realise that there is more behind you than there is infront.💜🤔🤔
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You described it accurately.
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💜💜💜💜
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What a beautiful poem. It goes so beautifully with our Story Chat poets this week. I don’t usually share links in comments, but your poem is so perfect. https://alwayswrite.blog/2025/07/22/story-chat-digest-july-poetry/
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Thanks for sharing the link to a very interesting space. I’m bookmarking the site. Will come back soon to submit a story.
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How wonderful! Thanks Reena! 🙂 xxx
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🥰
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You’ve beautifully captured the flow of life, Reena. I almost chose the same photo – for similar reasons. 🌞
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Age holds reflections 🙂
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Beautiful poem, Reena! I love “I hug each moment to say/goodbye.” So tender!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Thank you, Yvette! Glad you liked it.
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Reena, what a superb take on the prompt!
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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How spectacular your lines. And I love the photo you chose. And thanks so much for the Image Credit: Paul Szlosek — blessings.
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Thank you, Selma!
The title comes from the shape of the poem.
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A lovely piece of poetry.
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Thank you so much, Diana!
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A very moving poem
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re most welcome
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A great verse Reena – this is a fabulous line ‘stories bloom on my wrinkled skin’ 🙌
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Much appreciated, AJ!
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