leaving
the chuppah* up
after the ceremony
the wedding’s warmth lingers
as summer begins to cool
*a chuppah is the traditional open-sided canopy used as the setting for Jewish weddings
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leaving
the chuppah* up
after the ceremony
the wedding’s warmth lingers
as summer begins to cool
*a chuppah is the traditional open-sided canopy used as the setting for Jewish weddings
I like everything about this poem! Learning new words is also something I like when I m reading!! Well done
Thank you! I’m glad this tanka was both educational and enjoyable for you.
Such a wonderful image and tanka.