I hope you enjoy my series of tanka poems for this holiday season, and I might have veered away from the rules a few times. So, good thing I’m not being graded. 😁 Enjoy ,and I wish you all a peaceful and happy holiday season!

1.

This jingle jolly
season delights young hearts as
they bake cookies for
the white-bearded man in red
joy through the eyes of children

2.

Christmas carols play
on the old record player
while snowflakes fall in
slow motion and candles sway
to the festive melodies

3.

Hustle and bustle
begins after Thanksgiving
for shopping galore
but commercialism slays
the magic, so stay focused

4.

I grew up learning
about a baby boy born
on this Christmas day
who would become a teacher
of unconditional love

5.

‘Tis the season to
be with family and friends
bringing joy to hearts
for their company is the
best gift of all to receive

6.

Lights twinkle on homes
when evening accommodates
all aglow in their
shimmering reds, greens, and golds
uplifting somber spirits

7.

flour on faces
enjoyment in the blending
snowmen, bells, Christmas
trees frosted and sprinkled with
love sweetens gift of giving

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Do you have a favorite tanka? Do any resonate with you?

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