Cotton candy clouds
Dress violet predawn sky
Venus slowly fades
I, but a mere speck of dust,
Gaze out the kitchen window
TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 28, hosted by Melissa.
W3 Prompt #175: Wea’ve Written Weekly poet of the week, Sadje, prompts us write a poem using imagery.
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Beautiful Jennifer! ❤
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Thank you, Carol Anne! 😊
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That’s brining it down to the lowest common denominator!
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Thank you, Violet! 😊
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A very touching poem Jennifer
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Thank you, Sadje! 😊
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You’re most welcome
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I love the imagery of your tanka. This is stunning, Jennifer!
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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Your imagery is stunning, Jennifer.
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Thank you, Eugi! 😊
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You’re most welcome.
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The last two line are very sad
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I didn’t intend for it to be sad — instead to express the feeling of insignificance (which I guess is a bit sad) in the grand scheme of the universe outside my window. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 😊
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Once our poems are out in the world all sorts of different meanings are found in them…
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The colors generated in life are magnificent!
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Agree! 😊
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Early morning is my favorite time, and you captured it perfectly!
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Thank you, Nolcha! 😊
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You’re so welcome!
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Very serene. I like a morning like that! (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe! 😊
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Beautifully described Jennifer ❤️
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Thank you, Ange! 😊
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You are welcome
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Beautiful imagery, and in the greater scheme, aren’t we just a speck, lovely Jen
💞Suzanne
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Thank you, Suzanne! 😊
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Poignant and relatable
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Thank you, Sarah! 😊
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Jen, this feels so peaceful—like you captured a quiet moment just for yourself. The image of “cotton candy clouds” in the predawn sky is perfect.
~David
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Thank you, David! 😊
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*hug*
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This is a wonderful poem it speaks volumes, how vast the universe how tiny we are 💜💜💜
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Thank you, Willow! 😊
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The beauty of the world around us makes me feel small sometimes, too. What an excellent capture!
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Thank you, Colleen! 😊
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that we’re just a spec—I feel this all the time. I love your poetry. Thanks
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Thank you, Selma! 😊
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I love the juxtaposition of Venus with “I, but a mere speck of dust.” I often think of myself as a dust bunny. Humans are so fragile. There is so much beauty outside the window.
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Thank you, Melissa! 😊
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hi, Jen❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3 prompt, hosted by our beloved Jaideep, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/09/10/w3-prompt-176-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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