Rallentanda

Rallentanda

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

TANKA TUESDAY # NO 82

BUTTERFLY CINQUAIN


hybrid
too hard to choose
lived with my grandmother
maybe french a strong influence
grandmere
a quintessential french woman  
loved our aussie culture
our free spirit
toujours

MA GRANDMERE ADOREE


GRANDDAUGHTER

 

6 comments:

  1. I love how you describe your roots Rall - your grandmother looks like a beautiful strong woman ❤️

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  2. Thanks Ange. Yep she was a feisty French femme !

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  3. I learnt a new word - Toujours. Thanks for that!

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  4. Great poem, Rall! Many of us are from mixed heritages. I love how you incorporated both of yours. Thanks for participating this week.

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)
    yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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  5. Beautifully said. Making the right choice can be difficult.

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  6. The butterfly cinquain seems just made for your dual heritage, beautifully done Rall 💞

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