dancing in my mouth
a candy drop — tastes like spring
lighthearted, floral
I forget myself and pop
another — two little springs
It’s getting colder by the day, and warm soups have been a significant part of my family
staple. I like to make lentil soup in the summer, but I love it lots more in the winter
when the kitchen windows fog up and we’re all warm and toasty inside. Soups are best!
What foods or comfort foods do you like in the winter months?
There’s still a long way to go until spring; it will take a lot of wintering to get us there,
but spring certainty is something great to look forward to.
The Japanese word for spring is haru. Spring is sakura, and what loveliness that is! I’ve
seen beautiful American photos of boulevards of blossoming cherry trees– stellar
indeed, but I still love the aesthetic feel I get from the sakura blossoms in Japan best.
I’m biased, I know.
My tanka today is about conjuring a ‘little spring’ into your winter season by popping
in one (or two) fruity candy drops in your mouth. I love the idea and hope you felt
something (something like a bit of spring and warmth) move inside your soul as you
read the poem.
Thanks for being here and reading.
Blessing you and wishing you miracles
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Soups and fried fish are perfect for winter
Soups and Fish dishes– yay, I concur. xoxo
delightful! Happy Monday, Selma! 💓
And you too, dear Tricia. Have a phenomenal week. Keep doing what you doing. I am loving it. and looks good on you. xoxo
♥️🙏♥️
Happy Monday! Have a blessed week, Selma!
Blessings to you, dear friend. May your week be meritorious. xoxo
Bright and cheery! Thank you, Selma.
Bright and cheery. so perfect. I love to hear this. Keep going, blessing you.
I like soups for winter too. But a little drop of spring is always welcome! (K)
I know, right. a little drop or two of spring is perfect for the soul. Thanks for supporting my efforts, dear K. I bless you.
So amazing write the little spring awarm winter.
So lovely write ” dancing in my mouth a candy droop…..
Getting the colder a day, and have warm soup.
I like soup in winter.
Indeed, Selma 😘
Soups are perfect. Happy winter, dear Raj. Does it get very cold in your area? Snow? I bless you and wish you a warm winter. xoxo
Here is cold . Some area Snowfall. Like a Hill station & mountain area.
I see. Stay warm. Eat soups. 🍲 💕
How can stay warm.?
This whole post is heartwarming, Selma, and I also love the photo – makes me feel cosy inside 🥰
Aww, so pleased with your comment, dear Ingrid. Glad you liked it. happy dancing. I bless you.
It’s a beautiful poem. And I agree with you about the cherry blossoms in Japan, it’s like it’s snowing petals. Very magnificent to see.
This is a vibrant little dance on the ears 💜