Why We Write (tanka)

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VJ

Permission to write, paint, and imagine are the gifts I gave myself when chronic illness hit - a fair exchange: being for doing. Relevance is an attitude. Humour essential. View all posts by VJ

10 thoughts on “Why We Write (tanka)”

Susi Bocks says:

July 1, 2026 at 8:04 pm

I feel like all I’ve been doing lately is “disclosing!” lol But definitely right, savoring for sure! 🙂

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Eugi says:

June 19, 2026 at 6:58 am

Wonderfully expressed, VJ, and that is a beautiful image.

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1. VJ says:
  
  June 20, 2026 at 12:13 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

June 18, 2026 at 12:10 pm

Beautifully expressed!

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1. VJ says:
  
  June 20, 2026 at 12:12 pm
  
  Thanks Liz
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    June 20, 2026 at 6:10 pm
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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sgeoil says:

June 18, 2026 at 9:38 am

I love the word savour – it always conjures up an image of slowing down- being in the moment, no matter the context.

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Sadje/ Sadie says:

June 18, 2026 at 7:42 am

A thought provoking poem.

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1. VJ says:
  
  June 18, 2026 at 9:07 am
  
  Thank you, Sadje
  
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  1. Sadje/ Sadie says:
    
    June 18, 2026 at 9:27 am
    
    You’re welcome my dear friend
    
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