# Melissa Lemay — RSS Amplifier Everything Melissa Lemay publishes, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 79, Color as a Metaphor, 8/25/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/25/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-79-color-as-a-metaphor-8-25-26/) _2026-08-25 · Tanka Tuesday_ Hi! Welcome back to #TankaTuesday. Let’s write syllabic poetry together! The Significance of Color in Japanese Poetry Connection to Nature In Japanese poetry, color is intricately linked to nature. Poets often draw inspiration from the natural world, using colors to evoke specific emotions and imagery. This connection allows readers to experience the beauty of the \[…\] ## [Dealing with Trepidation, tanka prose](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/23/dealing-with-trepidation-tanka-prose/) _2026-08-23 · Tanka Tuesday_ It’s been another wild week in Mid-Michigan. I started packing. The first thing I did was go through our closet. My donation bag(s) have really filled up. I still had clothes from when we lived in Florida! I got rid of all my (fat) clothes too. I’ve maintained my weight for over two years now, \[…\] ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 78, Tread with Trepidation! 8/18/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/18/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-78-tread-with-trepidation-8-18-26/) _2026-08-18 · Tanka Tuesday_ Yvette invites poets to explore the significance of impactful moments on one day, encouraging syllabic poetry submissions for Tanka Tuesday. Incorporate a kigo word, share on personal blogs, and engage with fellow poets' work. ## [COLLEEN’S #BOOK #REVIEWS 2026](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/13/colleens-book-reviews-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Tanka Tuesday_ Featuring Your Next Weekend Read! Tales from the Irish Garden-The Missing Pieces, by Sally Cronin I don’t read as much as I used to, but I hope to keep sharing some of my favorite reads! Find this book on Amazon.com Did you know that in Ireland there is a magical garden where mistreated souls can \[…\] ## [Celtic Autumn, Exploratory Seadna](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/12/celtic-autumn-exploratory-seadna/) _2026-08-12 · Tanka Tuesday_ Life is getting very busy as we maneuver buying the condo and selling our house. I will be in and out of the blogs. The showings are necessary, but they interrupt my day. Thank goodness for Robbie Cheadle. She is my number one gal on Sunflower Tanka. She has already been working hard building the \[…\] ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 76, Celtic Autumn, 8/11/2026](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/11/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-77-celtic-autumn-%f0%9f%8d%81%f0%9f%8d%81/) _2026-08-11 · Tanka Tuesday_ Hello, August, let’s write a new chapter. Hi, everyone, it’s me, Willow, here. I have been on a blogging break, but I am here to bring you this week’s prompt. Now, as far as I am concerned, August is the start of Autumn 🍁🍁 for me! Autumn is my favourite season. Below are the hard \[…\] ## [Reflecting on Forgotten Memories, haibun](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/10/reflecting-on-forgotten-memories-haibun/) _2026-08-10 · Tanka Tuesday_ In one week, we’ve accomplished more than I thought possible. We found the condo, filled out the loan paperwork, listed our house for sale, and even had a few showings! If you’ve ever needed a VA loan, you know there is a ton to do. Even if the loan is small, the paperwork is still \[…\] ## [Exciting News](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/05/exciting-news/) _2026-08-05 · Tanka Tuesday_ I’m sorry for the challenge snafu yesterday, but like I told Melissa, stuff happens. Besides, Tanka Wednesday works just as well. 😂 It’s been a busy couple of weeks, and it’s going to get busier. My husband and I are buying a one-story condo. We’ve been watching a certain housing area for a couple of \[…\] ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 75, Oops, I forgot! 8/5/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/08/05/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-75-oops-i-forgot-8-5-26/) _2026-08-05 · Tanka Tuesday_ Welcome to Tanka Tuesday, except it’s Wednesday. This is Melissa from Mom With a Blog, and I’ll be your host this week. My apologies for completely forgetting to put a reminder that I host this week’s challenge in my calendar. I have been incredibly busy lately, and I know Colleen has, too! When looking up \[…\] ## [A Vacation Week](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/07/27/a-vacation-week/) _2026-07-27 · Tanka Tuesday_ Hello friends! The July 28th Tanka Tuesday challenge is cancelled. I’ve over extended myself this week. I have two classes, numerous doctor’s appointments for my husband, and another procedure for him on Friday. The challenge will resume on August 4, 2026! (How can it be almost August)? 🫨 In the meantime, please take this time \[…\] ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xDS2SsRe2d7r) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Falling Forward, rensaku](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/07/23/falling-forward-rensaku/) _2026-07-23 · Tanka Tuesday_ This week for #TankaTuesday, Yvette asked us to write a poem about a dream that came true or a dream that fell apart. She said we could use a syllabic poetry form that works for us and to let our inspiration flow. I chose a tanka rensaku. Falling Forward reaching for the starswhen my life \[…\] ## [#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 74, Oh, to Dream! 7/21/26](https://tankatuesday.com/2026/07/21/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-74-oh-to-dream-7-21-26/) _2026-07-21 · Tanka Tuesday_ Yvette invites poets to explore the significance of impactful moments on one day, encouraging syllabic poetry submissions for Tanka Tuesday. Incorporate a kigo word, share on personal blogs, and engage with fellow poets' work.