Friday, November 25, 2011

Thankful Thanku Challenge

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Thanksgiving Day has just passed, but I try to be thankful every day. Poet Esther Hershenhorn invented a poetry form called "Thanku." Yes, it is based on the haiku, with the 3 line, 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables pattern, and the focus is on giving thanks. Here's my example:

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Communication 2011
(A Thanku)

Ways to stay in touch
Email, letter, Facebook, phone,
Postcard, blog, smile, hug

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Now it's your turn. Give it a try in the comments section below! And thank you for staying in touch!


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3 comments:

  1. Jane Heitman HealyNovember 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Thanks to our great God
    For earthly blessings and that
    Jesus died for us.
    ~ Sara Hartman

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  2. beagleAnnieNovember 26, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Your Thanku is cool!! I think it's important to remember to be grateful any time.

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  3. Jane Heitman HealyNovember 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks, beagleAnnie. I agree that being thankful makes life more pleasant.

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