This feature was created by Colleen Chesebro. This week’s words are “haunt” and spell.” This was tricky because I couldn’t find any one-word synonyms for “haunt.” With Halloween approaching, for this Tanka, I settled on “visit as if a spirit,” and instead of “spell,” I’m using “aura.” It’s not exactly haunting, but it’s a portrayal of how I feel as a widow. Enjoy!
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Gone for six years now,
As if he were a spirit,
my love visits me.
I still welcome his aura
and will never let him go.
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Author Abbie Johnson Taylor
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Abbie, this Tanka poem tugs at my heart. I’m sending you huge hugs, my friend. ❤
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Thank you for the hugs, Colleen. I can always use them.
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Anytime. Glad to share. ❤️
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