Smorgasbord Poetry – Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Challenge No 215 Poet’s Choice – #BadgerHexastich – Happiness by Sally Cronin

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

This week Colleen Chesebro’s #Tanka Tuesday Challenge 215 – Poet’s Choice and I have created a double Badger Hexastich.. if that is permissible…

Badger Hexastich – Happiness

Wishing
your life away
delaying happiness
until whims are fulfilled
wastes time that is
precious
Living
in the moment
and fully embracing
all the gifts you have now
brings true riches
and joy.

©Sally Cronin 2021

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49 thoughts on “Smorgasbord Poetry – Colleen Chesebro’s Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Challenge No 215 Poet’s Choice – #BadgerHexastich – Happiness by Sally Cronin”

Pink Roses on March 7, 2021 at 1:04 pm said:

Good poem, and a needed reminder, thanks, Sally.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you Elizabeth and have a lovely week.. hugsxx
  
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LaDonna Remy on March 7, 2021 at 1:28 pm said:

Lovely reminder ♥️

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you LaDonna.. have a lovely week. ♥
  
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  - LaDonna Remy on March 7, 2021 at 3:59 pm said:
    
    You, as well♥️.
    
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willowdot21 on March 7, 2021 at 1:47 pm said:

Love this Sally it’s perfect 💜

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Bette A. Stevens on March 7, 2021 at 2:09 pm said:

Beautiful, Sally…

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you Bette..hugsx♥
  
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Annette Rochelle Aben on March 7, 2021 at 2:19 pm said:

Well done and very true!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Thanks Annette…♥
  
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Dorothy's New Vintage Kitchen on March 7, 2021 at 2:20 pm said:

I love the poem Sally. It’s such a perfect thought!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much Dorothy..hugsx
  
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D. Wallace Peach on March 7, 2021 at 2:29 pm said:

I love the name of this form. Beautiful wisdom, Sally, something we all know, but must be reminded of frequently it seems. At least that’s true for me. Enjoy the moment!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Diana… some people wait for a lifetime for their preset conditions to come true and live in a state of disappointment… not worth it..hugs ♥
  
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olganm on March 7, 2021 at 2:53 pm said:

Beautiful and very true. Thanks, Sally!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks Olga..♥
  
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Claire Fullerton on March 7, 2021 at 3:15 pm said:

Such a poignant reminder, and so true!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 3:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Claire ♥♥
  
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Jan Sikes on March 7, 2021 at 3:52 pm said:

This poem is perfect in every way, Sally. It presents the problem and immediate solution in so few words. Great work!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan.. I have been guilty of saying I will be happy when… on a few occasions but thankfully have learnt my lesson.. hugsx
  
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Colleen M. Chesebro on March 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm said:

I like the simplicity of the Badger Hexastich, and your words carry such wisdom. Living in the moment brings such joy. A true poetic truth, Sally! ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks Colleen..sometimes difficult to live by lol.. ♥
  
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  - Colleen M. Chesebro on March 7, 2021 at 6:14 pm said:
    
    So true. Life is overwhelming sometimes… but we muster on! ❤
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 10:42 pm said:
    
    ♥♥
    
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robbiesinspiration on March 7, 2021 at 5:20 pm said:

You make a very good point with this poem, Sally.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  I have not always followed my own advice Robbie.. but as I get older it is easier..hugs
  
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OIKOS™-Editorial on March 7, 2021 at 5:58 pm said:

Perfect! Thank you for sharing, Sally! Enjoy a wonderful Sunday evening! Michael

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 6:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Michael..and you too..hugsx
  
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  - OIKOS™-Editorial on March 7, 2021 at 6:15 pm said:
    
    :-))
    
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D.L. Finn, Author on March 7, 2021 at 6:32 pm said:

I love this poem, Sally, and the wisdom behind the words. Xo

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Denise..hugs
  
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John W. Howell on March 7, 2021 at 9:32 pm said:

Good advice and super poem, Sally

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 7, 2021 at 10:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much John..hugsx
  
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dgkaye on March 7, 2021 at 11:19 pm said:

Amen to that Sally. Beautiful ❤

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 8, 2021 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Thanks Debby each moment is precious ♥♥
  
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  - dgkaye on March 8, 2021 at 3:16 pm said:
    
    Truest words ❤
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 8, 2021 at 3:20 pm said:
    
    ♥
    
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Toni Pike on March 8, 2021 at 5:49 am said:

Fantastic, Sally x

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 8, 2021 at 8:41 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Toni..♥
  
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petespringerauthor on March 8, 2021 at 6:15 am said:

Well said, Sally!

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 8, 2021 at 8:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Pete…xx
  
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Liz Gauffreau on March 9, 2021 at 1:54 am said:

Excellent poem, Sally! As the old CCR song goes, someday never comes.

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- Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 9, 2021 at 8:11 am said:
  
  They knew what they were talking about… one of my favourite bands.. xxx
  
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  - Liz Gauffreau on March 10, 2021 at 12:04 pm said:
    
    CCR is one of my favorite bands as well.
    
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  - Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. on March 10, 2021 at 12:38 pm said:
    
    Bad Moon Rising.. brilliant.. xx
    
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  - Liz Gauffreau on March 10, 2021 at 12:39 pm said:
    
    Absolutely!!
    
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica on March 10, 2021 at 4:20 pm said:

So true, life is precious. Live every moment. 🙂

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