Winter Backlash
What was I thinking
As my spirits were sinking?
Sunlight is shrinking…
Bitter winds bellow and thrash
Against the winter backlash.
Emotions collide;
I’m raining on the inside.
All hope seems denied…
Taking all the pain to heart;
I’m ready for a new start.
Colleen Keller Breuning © 2023
November 18, 2023
Happy Saturday, family and friends! Just a quick double tanka this morning, off the top of my head. This was inspired by the winds whipping up this morning, along with the Amy Grant lyrics.
I’ll keep this short and sweet. I am feeling much better and slowly getting my energy back. I have been able to resume my daily workout sessions, working up to the point where I no longer feel winded. This is a huge win! I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner next week, so I’ve been busy getting the house in order and have my Christmas tree up with about ¾ of the lights up. I plan to get that finished this weekend. I finally started my Christmas shopping, about half online and half in the store. Yesterday I drove into Leesburg/Sterling and shopped at the Dulles Town Center and the Leesburg outlets, along with Hobby Lobby and Home Goods. All the stores already have their Black Friday deals underway, so no need to wait until next Friday!
I will be very busy next week, so I would like to take time now to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether it is traditional, avant garde, vegan, dairy or gluten-free, I hope you enjoy the day as we give thanks for all our blessings. Enjoy, and have a safe, happy holiday!
Xoxo,
Colleen
Inspiration: “Enigmatic Encounter” by ATB/Enigma
Ecrits Blogophilia Week 20.15 – What Was I Thinking?
Hard Bonus: Incorporate a lyric from Amy Grant (“I’m raining on the inside” & “Taking all the pain to heart”)
Easy Bonus: Use the term “gluten free”
Colleen Keller Breuning 
As the Irish saying goes – May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back! Wonderful tanka – KUDOS Earthling! ❤